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Magnificent Marriage Monday – Time to Repent and Return!
“Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev—he, his wife, and all he had, and Lot with him. Abram was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold. He went by stages from the Negev to Bethel, to the place between … Continue reading
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Faith Filled Friday – Faith Embraces God’s Declared Will!
“And Abraham said to God, “Oh that Ishmael might live before you!” God said, “No, but Sarah your wife shall bear you a son, and you shall call his name Isaac. I will establish my covenant with him as … Continue reading
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Turn-Around Tuesday – Enjoying the Incredible Benefits of Obedience!
“And Noah did all that the Lord had commanded him … Everything on the dry land in whose nostrils was the breath of life died. He blotted out every living thing that was on the face of the ground, … Continue reading
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Magnificent Marriage Monday – Hiding From God!
“Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves. Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LordGod walking … Continue reading
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Turn-Around Tuesday – Living With The Consequences!
“And the Lord said, “What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood is crying to me from the ground. And now you are cursed from the ground, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother’s blood … Continue reading
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Turn-Around Tuesday – Denial Leads to Our Destruction!
“Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let’s go out to the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” … Continue reading
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Hope For Today – Forgiven!
I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today to remind you that God says, “I am forgiven!” Hope For Today is a part of the ministry of Eagles In Leadership. If you would like to … Continue reading
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Turn-Around Tuesday – Blaming Others Won’t Help!
“The man replied, “The woman you gave to be with me—she gave me some fruit from the tree, and I ate.” So the LordGod asked the woman, “What is this you have done?” And the woman said, “The serpent … Continue reading
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Turn-Around Tuesday – Trials and Troubles Often Start By Choice!
““No! You will not die,” the serpent said to the woman. “In fact, God knows that when you eat it your eyes will be opened and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” The woman saw that … Continue reading
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