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Psalm 27:13
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The Beautiful No

July 7, 2016 By Verna Bowman 14 Comments

I’m guessing you’re like me and simply love when God’s answer is yes to a fervent prayer. And why wouldn’t it be? We’re all needy and He’s all powerful. It sounds like it should work. I found out early on when God says no – it doesn’t matter about anyone else’s yes. Always expect a consequence attached. We think answers … [Read more...]

Tagged With: #encouraging women one story at a time, believe, Prayer, unanswered prayer

Stones and Serpents

September 25, 2012 By Verna Bowman 14 Comments

Do we become doubtful, bitter, and ready to give up when our prayers appear to go unanswered?  Yes.  Sometimes we do . . . We want answers to conform to our wishful thinking and demanding moment. We don’t get what we designed and ordered, so God must not be there. I’ve asked for many things that came in different forms because … [Read more...]

Tagged With: answered prayer, Matthew 7, sermon on the mount, unanswered prayer

Stones and Serpents

September 25, 2012 By Verna Bowman 14 Comments

Do we become doubtful, bitter, and ready to give up when our prayers appear to go unanswered?  Yes.  Sometimes we do . . . We want answers to conform to our wishful thinking and demanding moment. We don’t get what we designed and ordered, so God must not be there. I’ve asked for many things that came in different forms because … [Read more...]

Tagged With: answered prayer, Matthew 7, sermon on the mount, unanswered prayer

His Word – My Hope

Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed for His compassions never fail.  

They are new every morning.  Great is Your faithfulness O Lord.

Lamentations three

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