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Bibles & Christian “Recovery” Principles
The Serendipity Bible 12 Steps: The Road to Recovery – “I’m hooked, and this thing is stronger than I am. I know I need a ‘Higher Power’ and I know that ‘Higher Power’ is God. How can God help me … Continue reading
Posted in daily Bible reading, devotional, gospel, Uncategorized
Tagged AA, addictions, Bible, broken chains, group, pure word, recovery, rescue, restoration, therapy, Twelve steps
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A mighty tree cut down
Taken from today’s reading in The NKJV Daily Bible: I was looking, and behold, a tree in the midst of the earth, and its height was great. The tree grew and became strong; its height reached to the heavens, and … Continue reading
Idaho’s need for water
I read this week in the local newspaper that “Idaho is listed as leading the nation, with residents using 168 gallons of water per person per day (the national average is 88 gallons per day).” We are thankful for water … Continue reading
Established by grace
Taken from today’s reading in The NKJV Daily Bible: “For it is good that the heart be established by grace . . .” (Hebrews 13:9b) You have all probably heard this acronym before, but I repeat it again. Grace is … Continue reading
Visions of God
I have been reading the book of Ezekiel in my daily Bible reading. Amazing things happened by the river. Ezekiel writes, I was among the captives by the River Chebar, that the heavens were opened and I saw visions of … Continue reading
A Branch of Righteousness
Years ago, we had a severe wind storm that demolished a sweet plum tree in our backyard. But from the roots came a shoot, and this shoot has grown into a new, full tree. This backyard story of hope through new growth … Continue reading
Warning to the proud tree
Today’s reading in The NKJV Daily Bible recounts Jeremiah’s deep struggle. He is given a message to proclaim to the backsliding disobedient among God’s people. It is very difficult to share these words, The LORD called your name, Green Olive … Continue reading
Posted in Cedar, daily Bible reading, The NKJV Daily Bible
Tagged Amos, God's glory, Jeremiah, pride, roots, tree
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Fall art in the backyard
Fall is beautiful. I am thankful for the tapestry of color that Jesus gives to us to enjoy in Idaho Falls. It is all sourced in Him. For as I read this morning in The NKJV Daily Bible: “All things were … Continue reading
Posted in daily Bible reading, Idaho Falls, The NKJV Daily Bible
Tagged autumn, Creator, Jesus, red leaves
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Broken cisterns
Taken from yesterday’s reading in The NKJV Daily Bible: For My people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living waters, and hewn themselves cisterns–broken cisterns that can hold no water (Jeremiah 1:13). And now why … Continue reading
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Tagged broken cisterns
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The days of a tree
Taken from today’s reading in The NKJV Daily Bible: For as the days of a tree, so shall be the days of My people, and My elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands (Isaiah 65:22). For thus says … Continue reading