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Prescription for Discouragement (Part III):

God knows when I’m tired and just want to roll over and sleep. He knows when I can’t pay one more bill or make a phone call to a friend of family member. We all need that critical refreshment and … Continue reading

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Prescription for discouragement (Part II)

Elijah declares in 1 Kings 19:4, “Enough of this, God! Take my life—I’m ready to join my ancestors in the grave!” Exhausted, he fell asleep under the lone broom bush.” What did God do? He sent an angel to wake … Continue reading

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Prescription for Discouragement (part 1)

Characters of the Bible, good and well-meaning characters, still fled from God. Some for good reason…like Elijah (prophet of God)  in 1 Kings 19. He took off for Mount Horeb to save his own life. I can’t say I blame him … Continue reading

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The case of the missing cellphone

While playing Stadium Checkers (anyone remember that game?) with Liberty and Elijah, I set my cell phone down next to the game. Later, I started searching for my phone because it wasn’t in the spot I thought I’d placed it. … Continue reading

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discouraged?

    “I have had enough, LORD,” he said…Then he lay down under the tree and fell asleep.” (1 Kings 19:4b, 5a) [God] provided a prescription for discouragement. He didn’t scold. Instead, because the Lord doesn’t confuse physical weariness with … Continue reading

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