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John

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Passages to Empower

Proclaim to the nations. Prepare for war. Wake up the mighty men. Joel 3:9 The Lord will fight for you you need only be still. Exodus 14:14 Why are you crying out to me?… Raise you rod. Stretch out your hand. Exodus 14:15 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not depend …

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You Have Received

Some hope and pray for riches,But come up with less than that.Cry out and make known their wishes,But their words only fall flat. Why is it some only struggle,And fail to find their way.Others brim and bustle,Numbering the riches of each day? Is there a secret language?A hidden master key?What if I try the words?Open …

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Your Kingdom Has Come

Thank you Father, For taking our fear.I don’t know where it’s gone.I can’t find it here. Thank you Father, For taking the Law.You cut us off from the curse,As if with a saw. Thank you Father, For cleansing our sins.Now we are clean,How we always should have been. Thank you Father, Through Your Spirit and …

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Storyteller

If you want to know what it is like to be God, become a storyteller. You will find that a fall is necessary, there is beauty in heartache, pressure forges diamonds, suffering is mandated and even death itself deserves a seat at the table.

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The Way

Thank you Father, For showing us The Way,For shining a light,And brightening our day. Thank you Father, For removing the past,For a single order, Only one sacred task. Thank you Father, For splitting the stones,For raising Him, Seating Him on a throne. Thank you Father, For raising Him high,So that we might live, You had …

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Life (Update: 5/21)

“Hey, don’t worry; don’t be afraid, ever! Because, this is just a ride… And we can change it any time we want. It’s only a choice… a choice, right now, between fear and love.” Bill Hicks “You cannot find peace by avoiding life.” Michael Cunningham “There are only two ways to live your life. One …

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Uplifting

“Count your smiles instead of your tears. Count your courage instead of your fears.” Unknown “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” Mother Teresa “Whoever is happy will make other people happy too.” Anne Frank “You can go as far as your mind lets you.” Mary Kay …

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Motivation

“If you keep telling the same sad small story, you will keep living the same sad small life.” Jean Houston “If you are interested, you’ll do what’s convenient. If you are committed, you’ll do whatever it takes.” John Assaraf “It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and …

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Comfort

The belonging a little girl feels in her father’s arms. A small boy enchanted by his mother’s tales. Warmth and camaraderie around a campfire. Cozy nights under the stars. Elation of a lover laying her head on your chest. Knowing he will forever hold you in his arms. A sincere ear in a time of …

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