Reflections #11: Be a Remnant

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But I will gather together the remnant of my flock from the countries where I have driven them. I will bring them back to their own sheepfold, and they will be fruitful and increase in number. Jeremiah 23:3

Show Notes

Some of you may know that I am on a cross-country journey with my husband. He is riding his bicycle, and I am pulling the travel trailer. One of the things God put in my mind to do on this trip is to pray for our country while I’m driving. So I started Prayer Across America. Check it out if you’d like to join me in praying.

Well, this week I was feeling a bit discouraged (read that as sorry for myself) as if I was the only one praying for our great nation ever. God used a few things to encourage me, including the above verse. Listen in to the podcast to hear the rest of the story. Just click on the arrow below. You can also subscribe on iTunes.

Thanks for listening and …

Pray on!

 

Here is a link to the Eric Metaxas show episode with Ken Fish.

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Reflections #10: Forward Progress

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Jeremiah 7:24 NLT

Are you discouraged with your journey with God? Sometimes we need to step back and look at the big picture rather than just where we are at the moment. Assess your progress over one year, 5 years, 10 years for an accurate picture of your spiritual life.

Join me today in Reflections as we talk about forward progress. You can listen here or subscribe to our podcast on iTunes. Leave your thoughts in the comment section and thanks for listening!

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Reflections #9: His Love Trumps Hate Podcast

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1 Corinthians 13

The #LoveTrumpsHate is being bandied around lately. I see it on signs, blog posts, Facebook, and Twitter. But it’s often accompanied by words and actions that aren’s so loving. No matter whom you supported in the election, both sides are slinging nastiness back and forth. Clearly the love is missing from this hashtag.

Why? It’s certainly a good intention.

To find out, let’s look to the Lord, the One who gave us the manual on love, 1 Corinthians 13. Join us for a short discussion on what this kind of love looks like.

Be sure to write down your reflections and keep the conversation going with God throughout the day. May your soul’s meditations be fuel for Spirit-led actions today!

To listen, just click on the triangle below. You can also subscribe to the Only By Prayer podcast on iTunes. You may also want to read Mary’s blog post on His Love Trumps Hate.

Pray on!

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Reflections #8: Messy Middles

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“I have set my face like a stone determined to do His will.” Isaiah 50:7

Show Notes

When I am starting something new,

Messy middles lead to enduring endings if we persevere.
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May your soul’s meditations be fuel for Spirit-led actions today.

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Reflections #7: the Ordinary

Relfections

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Show Notes

In today’s Reflections we are meditating on Matthew 1:18-20.

This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.”

Let’s look at these verses in light of Joseph’s life and choices. What can we learn from him to apply to our own lives?

Consider this: When ordinary people humble themselves, set aside their own agendas, and make room for God to work, the Holy Spirit “invades,” fills their space, and turns the ordinary into the miraculous. Let’s explore this thought in the podcast.

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Reflections #6: For Those Who Mourn

Relfections

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Show Notes

In today’s Reflections we are meditating on Isaiah 61:2-3

To comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of His splendor.

The loss of a loved one is the most devastating loss we can endure. It shakes us as nothing else can. We are left bereft, dealing with a toxic swirl of emotions.

Like many of you, I know grief. I lost my second daughter when she was just 11 days old. God inserted Himself into the midst of my suffering, and walked through that time with my family and me. It was not easy, but as I held on to Him, He held me.

For those of you who know grief as your constant companion right now, I want to give you hope. You will get through this. I hope today’s podcast encourages you in this journey.

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Pray on!

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