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The Lord is my Shield

The Lord is my Shield
Fear not, Abram, I am your Shield; your reward shall be very great. Genesis 15:1 Where do you seek safety in times of danger? I need to be reminded that I can always find shelter with God, Who is my Shield. Magen, the Hebrew word translated shield or defense, is found frequently in the Bible.…
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Blessing of Thunder

Blessing of Thunder
Your thunder was heard in the whirlwind, Your lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. Psalm 77:18 On a recent trip to the mountains I was fortunate to experience an unexpected summer storm. The thunder boomed in the forest and the sky occasionally lit up. I sat with the windows and doors open…
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My Dad

My Dad
Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and forsake not your mother's teaching. Proverbs 1:8 The role of a father is to protect, provide, teach and guide. God often uses that title for Himself in describing our relationship with Him. In fact it’s been shown that our first ideas about the character of God are based,…
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Like a Weaned Child: The Calmed Soul

Like a Weaned Child: The Calmed Soul
But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me.  Psalm 131:2 Newborns require constant attention and when they have a need, like being hungry, they let you know! And they keep letting you know until their demand is met. An…
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