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Persevere through Prayer

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Julia Charleston

“Never stop praying.”  1 Thessalonians 5:17  (NLT) Have you ever wondered whether or not your persistent prayers were aggravating to God?  That praying for someone or something over and over was pointless?  I was recently in a discussion with someone … Continue reading →

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Lost Vision for a Moment

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Julia Charleston

“Where there is no vision, the people perish.”  Proverbs 29:18 KJV I haven’t posted in a while.  Nothing I’ve written lately has made any sense.  Once in a while, I’ll write something to submit to a publisher or a contest … Continue reading →

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Stagnant and Stale

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Julia Charleston

There’s a local park where I like to walk.  It’s a beautiful park with a 5 mile gravel trail that winds in and out of wooded areas and wraps around a rather large pond.  Stunning terrain; wonderfully landscaped.  A picturesque … Continue reading →

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A Thorn in the Flesh

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Julia Charleston

“Three different times I begged the Lord to take it [the thorn in Paul’s flesh] away.  Each time he said, “My grace is all you need.  My power works best in weakness.”  So now I am glad to boast about … Continue reading →

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Press on Toward the Goal

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Julia Charleston

“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.  Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and … Continue reading →

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