A few months ago, a newsletter from a friend caught my attention because of the way she dialogued with God about this verse: And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” Luke 1:46, 47 (ESV) She asked God, “When Mary says...
Gail Porter
Gail Porter is an author, inspirational speaker, and workshop leader. Her latest book is <i>Will the Real Person Please Stand Up? Rising Above the Fear of Rejection.</i>
Freedom to Soar
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Freedom. What would life be like if people of all nations in this vast world desired to live in peace and freedom? As believers, we long for that to happen. Yet, we know the obstacle that stands in the way: the enemy. He rules the earth now. But...
The Plans of God
Connections, Faith, Joy, Life, Love
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My unexpected invitation brought me joy and increased my dependence on the Holy Spirit. The invitation came from Judy Douglass, the wife of the former president of Cru/Campus Crusade for Christ. For many years, she wanted to create a book called, “Pioneer Women of Cru.” The time had come....
The Whispers of God
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"Wishing to encourage her young son’s progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a Paderewski concert. After they were seated, the mother spotted an old friend in the audience and walked down the aisle to greet her. Seizing the opportunity to explore the wonders of the...
Make Time to Love
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What is the hardest thing for you to give up on a daily basis? For me, it’s my time. Since I’m a planner, it’s a continual challenge to release time to spend with people and get involved with activities outside my regular agenda. In the past, I gave more...
From Fear to Freedom
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May this be the year we live in Freedom to be Authentic! For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. (Ephesians 2:10, NLT) Imagine! We are God’s masterpiece! He wants us...
The Faithful One
Connections, Faith, Journey, Joy, Love
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This is such a beautiful time of year when we consciously take time to focus on family and friends. And we ponder the significance of the season...the birth of Jesus, our Savior and Lord. He was born to die for us so that we could know God personally, without our...
My Thanks to God
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The long-ago song, My Tribute, floated into my heart today. The words drew me into a precious time of singing and thanking God for all He has done for me this year. May these beautiful words also help you bless God during this Season of Thanksgiving. MY TRIBUTE How can I say thanks For the things...
Grocery Store Experience – Part Two
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The impact of my experience in the grocery store last month didn’t fade away after I related the story in my September blog. The extraordinary events of that day, that involved a store clerk, an old man, and God’s presence, lingered in my heart. (Click here if you want to...
God’s Presence in the Every Day
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One morning I wrote my prayers to God in my journal, beginning with these words: Please help Your presence be obvious in my encounters and conversations with people today. The next morning, when I opened my journal and glanced at the prayer request I'd written the day before, I...