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Devotional Making Disciples Memoir

Stone hearts

Soul exhaustion sets in. Unexpected.

Byproduct from observing those who scorn the cross. And reject the gospel.

Stone heart resistance catches my breath.

So, I pray.

Stone hearts. Image by Andy Makely on Unsplash.

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Tags altar, anchor, Christ, courage, Ezekiel 36:26-27, foundation, gospel, His Truth, hope, keep believing, pray, reject the gospel, resistant, scorn, solid rock, soul exhaustion, surrender, Word of God

Devotional Making Disciples

Obedience

Make obedience a burden. Something to dread. Avoid. That’s what the world tries to do.

In today’s idol listings, personal fulfillment and independence rise up. Insisting we not be tied down. Or restricted by God’s commands.

“Too many requirements,” the world says.

“I run in the path of Your commands…” (Ps. 119:32). Image by Jenny Hill on Unsplash.

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Tags 1 John 5:3-5, commands, design, draw near, His burden, His yoke, independence, John 15:5-11, Maker of the universe, Master of details, Matthew 11:28-30, personal fulfillment, Psalm 119:32, Psalm 119:45, Remember, requirements, the big picture, wait on Him, walk by faith

Devotional

God hears

God hears.

Sees.

And makes a way through the

desert.

When there seems to be no way.

God hears. And makes a way. Image by Alex Azabache on Unsplash.

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Tags Beer-lahai-roi, El-roi, Genesis 16, Genesis 21:8-21, Genesis 24:62, Genesis 25:11, God hears, God sees, Hagar, Living Water, reveal