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How friendship with Jesus changes us
“It won’t be taken away from her.” These words of Jesus seemed to jump off of the page as I led an imaginative prayer exercise on the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38–42, and I welcomed them to sink deeply into my heart and mind. I’ve often related to Martha in the kitchen…
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Friendship Fridays: A Devotional Friendship by Michelle Ule
Sharing a love for Biddy and Oswald Chambers, Michelle and I feel a sense of camaraderie – our friendship exemplifies what Michelle writes about as she details the friendship of two women who have shaped the devotional experience of so many. I recommend both devotional classics highly. Which kindred spirit of yours could you encourage…
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Friends with Jesus
“Your flight has been canceled.” The notification popped up on my phone during team-building sessions. I tried to stay focused on the intense conversations about our personality styles while wondering what new travel plans I would need to embrace. Knowing that my driving nature can get things done but can also alienate others, I wanted…
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Friendship Fridays: Sharing our burdens with Jesus by Michelle Vergara
What a compelling look into how we can sit with the hard stuff of life, but not on our own – with our best Friend. I hope you’ll be encouraged by Michelle’s thoughtful approach to companions who have weaseled their way into her life: Recently God has been teaching me to “make friends” with the…
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Friendship Fridays: Sticky like family by Sarah De Mey
We might experience pangs of jealousy when we read Sarah’s reflections on her close and intimate family, but if that’s the case for you, take heart in her conclusions at the end: Eleven. I moved eleven times before the age of 25. Daddy was a pastor and his work took us to three states and…
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A prayer of blessing
A prayer for you today: May the mystery of God enfold us, may the wisdom of God uphold us, may the fragrance of God be around us, may the brightness of God surround us, may the wonder of God renew us, may the loving of God flow through us, may the peace of God deeply…
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Friendship Fridays: Constant friends by Evelyn Wright
Moving house can be so disconcerting on many levels, not least how it affects our friendships. Evelyn Wright shares what she learned through a recent move, and how God met her: Friends change over the years. We have friends from our childhood, but often we lose touch and go our separate ways. Some friends stay just…
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Join me in the Holy Land?
How would you like to join me and Nicholas on a trip to the Holy Land in February? We’ll have a knowledgable local guide, and I’ll be there fostering the spiritual experience, as I lead prayer practices and times of encounter with God. We’re keen that as we walk where Jesus walked, we also have…
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Friendship Fridays: Friends as cheerleaders by Deborah Jenkins
What a thought-provoking post by Deborah Jenkins. I love her picture of a strong friendship that emerged over lockdown via the technology we have available today. Whatever season of life we’re in, we CAN cultivate new friendships! Read on and be encouraged: Friendship is an art form and practice makes perfect. I went to a…
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Next Giveaway!
How fun is a giveaway! I so enjoyed last month’s, especially as the winners live in South Korea, Australia, the States, and the UK – I was amazed! May God go before the prayer cards and paintings I sent out last month. So this month, three people will win either a copy of my new…
