How to Respond to Personal Sin
“When we think too lightly of sin, we think too lightly of the Savior.” Charles Spurgeon Satan incited David in I Chronicles 21 to sin by...
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Norma Donovan
- Jun 8, 2020
- 2 min
Godly Character
“The true expression of Christian character is not in good-doing, but in God-likeness.” Oswald Chambers What words do you desire for...
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Norma Donovan
- Feb 24, 2020
- 3 min
Becoming a People ofHabitation
This is the last in my series of reposts from seven years ago. Next week’s post will be new. “Revival is merely a visitation-a much...
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Norma Donovan
- Oct 21, 2019
- 2 min
Discipleship 101 Part B
“Discipleship is more than getting to know what the teacher knows. It is getting to be what He is.” Juan Carlos Ortiz Last week I began a...
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Norma Donovan
- Jun 24, 2019
- 2 min
Recipe for Repentance
“Repentance means you change your mind so deeply that it changes you.” Bruce Wilkinson Whenever I think of the National Day of Prayer, II...
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Norma Donovan
- Mar 11, 2019
- 2 min
The Comparison Trap
“The moment you stop caring what other people think most about you is most likely when you start doing what God wants most.” Ann Voskamp...
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Norma Donovan
- Jan 22, 2018
- 2 min
Come to Me
“If I will simply come to Jesus, my real life will be brought into harmony with my real desires.” Oswald Chambers One of the most...
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Norma Donovan
- Nov 7, 2016
- 2 min
Vulnerability
“To love at all is to be vulnerable.” C. S. Lewis Vulnerability is risky. It makes us feel unprotected, defenseless, and exposed. It...
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Norma Donovan
- Feb 15, 2016
- 2 min
Bittersweet
“When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. And when life is bitter, say thank you and grow.” Shauna Niequist Life is bittersweet....
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Norma Donovan
- Nov 9, 2015
- 3 min
Trust Heals All Wounds
“Trust the past to God’s mercy, the present to God’s love, and the future to God’s providence.” St. Augustine of Hippo While reading...
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Norma Donovan
- Oct 26, 2015
- 2 min
A Closet Full of Godly Character
“The expression of Christian character is not good doing, but God-likeness.” Oswald Chambers I go through the same routine every day. I...
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Norma Donovan
- Aug 3, 2015
- 2 min
God’s Good Requirements
“The pearl of justice is found in the heart of mercy.” St. Catherine of Siena Open book tests delivered good news and bad news to my...
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Norma Donovan
- Jul 6, 2015
- 3 min
Can You Hear Me Now? Part 3: Positioning
“He is most available to those who are most available to Him.” Jack Deere I’ve learned the best way to communicate with a child is to get...
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Norma Donovan
- Oct 6, 2014
- 2 min
God’s Gracious Hand Upon Us
“The favor of God is what God can do for you that you cannot do for yourself.” Anonymous God’s graciousness or kindness is one of His...
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Norma Donovan
- Jun 16, 2014
- 3 min
Deception
“Deception is a lie wearing a tuxedo in disguise.” Elmer Murdoch Deception began in the Garden of Eden. Disguised as a serpent, Satan...
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Norma Donovan
- Apr 14, 2014
- 3 min
Five Prayers God Loves to Answer
“The reason we must ask God for things He already intends to give us is that He wants to teach us dependence, especially our need for...
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Norma Donovan
- Jan 20, 2014
- 3 min
Steps in Disguise
“Not even the smallest detail of life happens unless God’s will is behind it.” Oswald Chambers I’m reading through the Bible this year...
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Norma Donovan
- Dec 16, 2013
- 3 min
Companions
“I used to think that God’s gifts were on shelves one above the other and that the taller we grew in Christian character the more easily...
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Norma Donovan
- Aug 12, 2013
- 3 min
I Love You More
“A man’s spiritual health is exactly proportional to his love for God.” C. S. Lewis I’m not a very competitive person, except when it...
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Norma Donovan
- Apr 29, 2013
- 3 min
Becoming a People of Habitation
“Revival is merely a visitation-a much lower form of spirituality than the Father intends.” Graham Cooke Recently our son’s friend paid...
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