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At Home with The LORD

November 2, 2009 By
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My own excellent father is at home with the LORD. He left us on September 30th after a short battle with colon cancer. Neither he nor we knew the severity of his illness and were quite surprised when he was diagnosed three weeks before his death. Even now, those of us who remain are still reeling from the shock and suddenness of it all; but we still rejoice for we know that daddy is now at home with The LORD, living in the shelter of the Most High and resting in the shadow of the Almighty (Psalm 91:1) [...]

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Be Still and Know

July 10, 2009 By
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In this fast-paced and hectic world, it’s hard to cease striving, relax and let go; yet this is what we are called to do if we desire to enter into God’s REST. The first two words of Psalm 46:10 are “Be still”. Further study of the word in the original language suggests a command to do ALL of the following [...]

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REST is found in God Alone-Part 1

July 8, 2009 By
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I’m on a quest—a quest for REST. This is so very important to me because I’ve recently come to realize that REST eludes me because of a driven personality and a need to constantly strive, toil and try to make things work my way. I have done this all my life. But no more; I’m tired of it all…I want rest for my weary soul and body. I want my mind, will and emotions to be at REST and free from the anxiety and stress that accompanies a performance-based and driven lifestyle. I WANT REST and I want it now [...]

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