Oct 24 2018
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Oct 23 2018
Seek His Face
Let us seek His face.
Oct 21 2018
Pray For Our Nation
We came across this prayer for our nation and wanted to share it with you:
Dear God,
We are need of You. We’re aware, more than ever, of our own weaknesses, and of the struggle with dark…
Read moreOct 20 2018
Psalm 91
Aug 9 2018
For Yours Is The Kingdom - July 20
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In our study of the Lord's Prayer, so far we have come to see God as our Heavenly Father, who is Holy and deserves our worship. We…
Read moreAug 9 2018
Deliver Us From Evil - July 19
Thus far in our study of the Lord's Prayer, we have come to see God as our Heavenly Father, who is Holy and deserves our worship. We also recognize that we are part of the Kingdom of God, and we…
Read moreAug 9 2018
Lead Us Not Into Temptation - July 18
In our study of the Lord's Prayer, so far we have come to see God as our Heavenly Father, who is Holy and deserves our worship. We also recognize that we are part of the Kingdom of God, and we…
Read moreAug 9 2018
Forgive Us Our Debts - July 17
In our study of the Lord's Prayer, so far we have come to see God as our Heavenly Father, who is Holy and deserves our worship. We also recognize that we are part of the Kingdom of God and…
Read moreAug 9 2018
Give Us This Day - July 16
In our study of the Lord's Prayer, so far we have come to see God as our Heavenly Father, who is Holy and deserves our worship. We also recognize that we are part of the Kingdom of God and…
Read moreAug 9 2018
Your Will Be Done - July 15
In our study of the Lord's Prayer, so far we have come to see God as our Heavenly Father, who is Holy and deserves our worship. We also recognize that we are part of the Kingdom of God. Today…
Read moreAug 9 2018
Your Kingdom Come - July 14
Aug 9 2018
Hallowed Is Your Name - July 13
Yesterday we stated that we can speak to God as our Father. He loves us and only wants good for us. Today we look at the second line of the Lord's Prayer.
"Hallowed" is to do with the…
Read moreAug 9 2018
Father, in Heaven - July 12
For the next few days we will be focusing on the Lord's Prayer. Today, we look at "Our Father in heaven". Matthew Henry, an English clergyman from history had this to say:
"We have access with boldness to…
Read moreJul 6 2018
The Doctor's Help - July 6
Yesterday was a difficult day for me (Joan). I suffered with a migraine and had to go to the doctor to get a shot to ease the pain. This makes me think of how we are sometimes like this…
Read moreJul 5 2018
Fireworks and Family - July 5
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After the fireworks have dazzled us and the last hot dog has been eaten, we can sit back and reflect on our blessings as a nation.
…Read moreJul 4 2018
Heal Our Land - July 4
If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. (2 Chronicles…
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What's in a Name? - July 1
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What is in a name? A name identifies who you are, and in many cases, what you do. My name is Joan, but there is more. I…
Read moreJan 7 2018
Where Two or More are Gathered
We are not meant to be in isolation. God designed us to be in fellowship with each other. We are His body.
Jan 5 2018
Search Our Hearts
Why are we believers? Is it to make us feel happy and blessed? No, but we are happy and blessed in the Lord. The reason we are believers is to shine the light of Jesus so that others may see…
Read moreDec 29 2017
Bring the Good News
Day 363: "Lord, thank you that you have raised us up with Christ and seated us along with him in the heavenly realms. Help me to make the most of every opportunity to bring the good news to the nations."
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It's been awhile
Hello dear friends and family in Christ. It's been awhile since we have posted on our website. Our apologies. We have been doing regular postings on our Facebook page @alabastergrace. Our goal is to keep this page updated as well…
Read moreMay 29 2017
Day 147: There is power in unity
From friendships to marriages, a mark of a strong relationship is in the unity displayed. May the church be the shining light of unity in this dark world, now more than ever!
May 29 2017
Day 146: The Lord is so good!
He gives us direct access to Him by calling upon His name. He gives us His comfort by the gift of Holy Spirit. He gives us hope with the promise of our future with Him because He has overcome the…
Read moreMay 23 2017
Day 143 - Bible in One Year - Love
The events of what happened in England yesterday are hard to comprehend, but somehow seem to fit into today's devotional and reading. Jesus spoke of the importance of love. Here is an excerpt: "Love is more than a feeling or…
Read moreMay 21 2017
Bible in One Year - Day 140 - Pray!
There is something about prayer. It releases us to trust in God, even though we don't see Him. It allows us to hope, even though we may not see an answer. And it allows us to persevere, even though the…
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