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Fast Day 22: Crying Out
We live in a world where it is considered rude, disrespectful and maybe even bullying to raise your voice at work or in public. At home, we may yell at our kids or even at our spouses, but probably feel guilty about it. In church, we do raise our voices in song, but most church…
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Fast Day 21: Hearing His Answers
Even though we may be unused to the fasting part of our commitment, it probably feels pretty straight forward! On the other hand, the prayer part can be harder to pin down when our fasting helps us realize we want it to be a deeper two-way conversation. The psalmists felt the same. Hear me, LORD,…
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Fast Day 20: Wisdom
The Lord is our rear guard (Isaiah 58:8)! In a battle, the rear guard protects the backs of the main force who are engaging with an enemy army. When the eyes of the main force are focused on looking ahead, the eyes of the rear guard are looking behind and to the sides. They will…
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Fast Day 19: Seeking
Jesus shares a beautiful illustration of how God cares for the birds of the air and the flowers of the field in His creative world design! This is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life – whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than…
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Fast Day 18: Generous
“Generosity changes everything.”1 If there is a poor person among you … you shall not harden your heart, nor close your hand but shall fully open your hand to him and generously lend him enough for his need in whatever he lacks. Be careful that there is no mean-spirited thought in your heart … you…
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Fast Day 17: Clinging
A child clings to its parent because it cannot imagine life without one. The parent is the source of food, love, and physical touch. They are the voice that calms and commands and cares. In the same way, we must cling to God. He is our life source and He holds on to us closely!…
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Fast Day 16: Refueled
Jesus had a busy day: He said to Simon and Andrew, “Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed Him. And going on a little farther, He saw James and John. Immediately He called them and they went away to follow Him. They went into Capernaum…
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Planting Seeds for the Stranger Day 6: Relationships
Children, “honor your father and mother” as the first commandment says. This also has a promise attached to it, “live well and have a long life.” Fathers, don’t frustrate your children with your authority. Take them by the hand and lead them by example in the way of the Master. Workers, respectfully obey your earthly…
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Planting Seeds for the Stranger Day 5: “One”
A highly valued servant was sick and about to die. So the Roman officer, who had built a synagogue for the Jewish people he loved, sent a message to Jesus to come and heal his servant. Jesus went, but just before He arrived at the house, the officer sent a message, “Lord, don’t bother coming…
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Planting Seeds for the Stranger Day 4: A Week in the Life …
Update from Tribuswinkel (near Vienna), AustriaSeptember 17, 2024 Dear All, There is so much to say, but first I again thank you so much for your support and I treasure your prayer support! I am working at a Christian mission house in Austria. Previously they used to provide Bibles to people in Eastern Europe, but…
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FASTING IN THE BIBLE, APRIL 8 – MAY 29
Posts every Wednesday and Friday to learn about fasting in the Bible. We will review the whole Bible, exploring what happened when fasting was a special focus for the people of Israel, in the Old Testament and the New Testament. Keeping in mind the way that Jesus taught us to fast, we will find new ways for us to enact a spiritual habit of fasting in our modern lives.
COMING NEXT: HUNGER FOR THE HARVEST, JUNE 2 – AUGUST 21
Posts every Wednesday and Friday to learn about the connection between fasting and His harvest. We will explore together how fasting increases your hunger for God, creating a position of humility that thirsts for holy intimacy and holy maturity. Helping others and planting seeds will become a natural and a supernatural response. Jesus is the Lord of the Harvest, He will use you in the lives of others to further His kingdom.
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