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When Leaders Fall

I’m sitting in my bed, second day in a row, battling the bronchitis beast that seems to have the most tenacious claws into my lungs. I’m tired of coughing. I’m tired of feeling sick. But that same overwhelm hits me square in the chest when it comes to the recent (many) high profile falls in […]

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Psalm 119:57-59

Today’s Scripture: The Eternal One is mine. He’s all I need.     I have promised to keep Your words. I sought Your blessing wholeheartedly.     Show grace to me as You promised. I carefully charted out my paths     to align my steps with Your decrees. Want more Prayer? Get the book: JESUS EVERY DAY (the book Pray Every Day is […]

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Psalm 119:55-56

Today’s Scripture: O Eternal One, through the night, I stop to recall Your name.     That’s how I live according to Your teachings. This has become my practice:     to keep Your ordinances. Want more Prayer? Get the book: JESUS EVERY DAY (the book Pray Every Day is based on) here. Get a free personalized prayer to your inbox every […]

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Psalm 119:52-54

Today’s Scripture: I have considered Your ancient rulings, O Eternal One,     and their memory brings me comfort. Burning anger rises in me, has me in its grip     because the unrighteous abandon Your teachings. As I journey through this life,     Your statutes are my song. Want more Prayer? Get the book: JESUS EVERY DAY (the book Pray Every Day […]

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Psalm 119:49-51

Today’s Scripture: Do not forget Your promise to Your servant;     through it You have given me hope. This brings me solace in the midst of my troubles:     that Your word has revived me. Those who are proud cruelly ridicule me,     but I keep to the steady path of Your teachings. Want more Prayer? Get the […]

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Psalm 119:47-48

Today’s Scripture: I will find my joy in Your commands,     which I love, And I will raise my hands to Your commands, which I love,     and I will fix my mind on what You require. Want more Prayer? Get the book: JESUS EVERY DAY (the book Pray Every Day is based on) here. Get a […]

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Psalm 119:44-46

Today’s Scripture: Therefore I will follow Your teachings,     forever and ever. And I will live a life of freedom     because I pursue Your precepts. I will even testify of Your decrees before royalty     and will not be humiliated. Want more Prayer? Get the book: JESUS EVERY DAY (the book Pray Every Day is based on) […]

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Elizabeth Oates

Elizabeth Oates is pretty much my twin. She and I share similar stories, but what struck me most was how we both have learned to cope with dysfunctional families. We have both decided to WORK HARD AT ALL THE THINGS. This works for a while until burnout hits. She talked about this book during the […]

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Psalm 119:41-43

Today’s Scripture: May Your unfailing love find me, O Eternal One.     Keep Your promise, and save me; When that happens, I will have a good response for anyone who taunts me     because I have faith in Your word. Do not take Your message of truth from my mouth     because I wait and rely on Your just decisions. Want more […]

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Psalm 119:39-40

Today’s Scripture: Take away the scorn that I dread     because Your actions are just and good. Look and see—I long for Your guidance;     restore me in Your righteousness. Want more Prayer? Get the book: JESUS EVERY DAY (the book Pray Every Day is based on) here. Get a free personalized prayer to your inbox every MONDAY for […]

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