The Patience to Wait for the Vision

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“Though it tarries, wait for it…” Habakkuh 2:3 “Patience is not the same as indifference; patience conveys the idea of someone who is tremendously strong and able to withstand all assaults. Having the vision of God is the source of patience because it gives us God’s true and proper inspiration. Moses endured, not because of his devotion to his principles of what was right, nor because of his sense of duty to God, but because he had a vision of {Read More}

In His Presence #17

Reading God’s Story Schedule today, 1/25/13: Job chapters 14-17. Weekend Reading Schedule, 1/26/13:  Job 18 – 21. 1/27/13: Job 22-24. Join hosts Page and Cindy on Facebook where we are discussing our first week of Bible reading. Everyone is invited to join by going to https://www.facebook.com/groups/316067615171001/ and clicking the ‘Join Group’ button. As of 1/20/13 we have 440+ women reading and discussing Scripture together! Join us and invite your friends too!

When I begin to think…

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More than Bread

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“Man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.” Deuteronomy 8:3b Jesus said: “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4 “Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.” Psalm 34:8 “But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is {Read More}

What Fruit is My Life Producing?

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“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23 “By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles?” Matthew 7:16 “Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.”  Romans 8:5 “For the kingdom of {Read More}

Christmas in July Facebook Party Tonight!

Mentoring Moments is hosting our first Christmas in July Facebook Party tonight from 8:00 to  9:00 PM EST. There will be giveaways, games, and the sharing of plenty of Christmas recipes and craft ides. We’ll go visiting some dear MMCW friends at their blog homes and best of all, we all get to chat! Can you help spread the word today? Forward and share this email, letting your friends know to join us. Do you follow Mentoring Moments on Twitter {Read More}

From a Troubled Heart to Peace & Thankfulness

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“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.” Jesus, John 14:1 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” Jesus, John 14:27 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus, {Read More}

Do You Believe This?

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  “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” ~ Jesus, John 3:16 “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” ~ Jesus, John 14:6 “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will {Read More}

Lord, Make Me Kind Today

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“Kindness is love doing little things, things that seem scarcely worth doing, and yet which mean much to those for whom they are wrought. Kindness lends a hand when another is burdened. It speaks the cheerful word when a heart is discouraged. It gives a cup of cold water when one is thirsty. It is always doing good turns to somebody. It goes about performing little ministries with a touch of blessing. It scatters its favors everywhere. Few qualities do {Read More}

Is the Bible the Word of God?

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“Is the Bible the Word of God? Then let us all resolve from this day forward to prize the Bible more. Let us not fear being idolaters of this blessed book. People may easily make an idol of the Church, of ministers, of sacraments, or of intellect. People cannot make an idol of the Word. Let us regard all who would damage the authority of the Bible, or impugn its credit, as spiritual robbers. We are traveling through a wilderness: {Read More}