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My Sovereign, Almighty King,
Creator of the universe, author and perfecter of faith, righteous ruler of nations, administrator of justice, God of compassion, and shepherd of mercy; to you and you alone will I surrender. My country has called and commissioned me to set my feet on an ancient dividing line that has long separated people, tribes, clans, nations and faiths from each other. This line m...
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Colorado Springs, circa 1970
Lightning flashes across the night sky of our Rocky Mountain hideaway. It is quickly followed by a boom of thunder that rattles the wafer thin windows of the old barn in Glen Eyrie where I am staying at a girl's summer camp. Rain pounds overhead on the tin roof and we can barely hear each other talk above the roar. A branch cracks outside followed by a thump as it hit...
Imminent Danger - Part Two
Despite the fact that everything around us is still calm and serene, this is Bryan's domain; so I figure I better listen to him. Within minutes of Bryan's command to run, lightning flashes across the sky followed by a low growl of thunder. A storm is rolling in.
The wind picked up on the sea, and the disciples contended with all their might against the fierce winds that assailed them and the water that filled up their boat. The fact that they feared for their lives indicates that the raging storm was no ordinary one. Despite their years of experience, they were losing their battle against the waves and the ship was in real danger of sinking.
When God has us in a hard place . . .
By Rich Rollins
Not long ago a couple shared a concern. They had purchased a home for several million and were upside down in their loan. "Are you having trouble making the payments?" I asked. "No." "Are you planning on selling?" "No, we are going to retire in it."
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