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Mothers are Precious by Lane Jordan Burday
Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!” (Proverbs 31: 28-29, NLT) Mother’s Day is probably one of the most loved celebrations because a mother is so important to her family’s foundation. When we see famous people or…
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He Knows by Lisa Burkhardt Worley, D.Min.
God knows what we need before we ask for it. As I read in 1 Kings 19 about Elijah’s encounter with God, I had to laugh at the prophet, because I’ve been guilty of reminding the LORD about what I am going through. Elijah was on the run after he killed all the prophets of…
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Evil Chases Us by Lane Jordan Burday
Evil pursues sinners, but to the righteous, good shall be repaid (Proverbs 13:21). This is a hard concept to grasp, but as long as we are in this world, evil will be at our heels like Pharaoh’s army chased the heels of the children of Israel as they chased them at the Red Sea. That…
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Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Lisa Burkhardt, D.Min.
One of my favorite all-time movies growing up was The Wizard of Oz. I related to the main character, Dorothy, who believed that somewhere over the rainbow, her dreams would really come true. Like Dorothy, I have always been a dreamer. Dreaming of new ways to serve God, interesting books to write, and ways to…
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Live Above Criticism by Lisa Burkhardt Worley, D.Min.
Whenever you are in a leadership role, whether in ministry or in secular settings, you will experience criticism. It is a byproduct of being a leader. You can’t avoid it. The question is: How do you handle criticism? The Apostle Paul, who wrote the bulk of the New Testament, said that through the power of…
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When Opposition Increases by Lisa Burkhardt, D.Min.
Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you (1 Peter 4:12). One week from today, we will hold our 20th conference as a ministry. I thought I was done after 19, but the LORD spoke Austin into…


















