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Chariots of Fire

Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!” The Lord opened the young man’s eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire. — 2 Kings 6:17 … Continue reading

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Champions for Justice

Why We Can’t Wait Any Longer Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows. — Isaiah 1:17 The Command We Can’t IgnoreJustice isn’t a suggestion. It’s not a … Continue reading

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The Prophet’s Burden: Speaking Hard Truths

Go, and say to this people, “Listen carefully, but do not understand; watch closely, but learn nothing.” — Isaiah 6:9 This is truly one of the strangest prophesies in the scriptures. It’s a prophecy that tells the people they’re not … Continue reading

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The Dynamics of God’s Word in Your Heart

“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11 When God’s Word is hidden in your heart, it doesn’t lie dormant like a buried seed. It’s alive—growing, reaching, reshaping who you are … Continue reading

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Alarm Clock Before the Dawn

If I warn the wicked, saying, “You will surely die,” and you do not speak to warn them… I will hold you accountable for their blood. — Ezekiel 3:18 I love this series in which Marti has selected a number … Continue reading

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PropheticVision

When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful.— Proverbs 29:18 Without a prophetic vision, people run wild.Without a prophetic vision, people cast off restraint.Without a prophetic vision, people perish.Without a prophetic … Continue reading

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Run With It!

Then the Lord said to me, “Write my answer plainly on tablets, so that a runner can carry the correct message to others.” — Habakkuk 2:2 The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays could have used a runner last … Continue reading

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Fear in the Head vs. Courage in the Heart

  Returning Respect to the Women in My Life — Part 3 (mostly for the men) For a long time, I thought I was just being “wise.” I weighed the risks. I measured the costs. I analyzed every decision before … Continue reading

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Knowledge Without Action: How the Head Stalls Transformation

Returning Respect to the Women in My Life — Part 2 I have to admit something that’s not easy to say out loud: for years, I thought knowing the Bible was enough. I could quote verses. I could explain doctrines. … Continue reading

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When I Stayed in My Head, I Missed God

Returning Respect to the Women in My Life — Part 1 To the women in my life — and to the women in the Body of Christ — I owe you something. A confession. And a promise. For too long, … Continue reading

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