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Victory over the Uncertain Future

By On October 9, 2011 · Leave a Comment

About two months ago I received the call that my job had been eliminated. During the six years I worked at the bank we had been amazed over and over again at God’s abundant provision. It was clear that his hand was active in giving me the job and we always said that when it [...]

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He is good.

By On June 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment

For a long time I really thought it was a bit silly and redundant to talk about God being good. Of course he’s good!

But then I began thinking how often I don’t treat him as though I truly trust that he is good.

I want to make sure life happens a certain way. I [...]

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The Lord is near.

By On April 20, 2011 · Leave a Comment

I used to treat the instructions as a formula.

pray + petition + thanksgiving = peace

It’s from a famous couple of verses:

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, [...]

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Why I’m excited to take CCEF classes.

By On March 31, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Tomorrow is my first day of class in six years. I’m beginning the distance education classes from CCEF (Christian Counseling Education Foundation). Honestly, I never thought I’d be taking another formal class when I finished my undergraduate degree but I am beyond excited to begin. Here’s why:

I have found their materials helpful for [...]

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