http://livinginfaith.com/Alabaster Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:15:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hosea : 2 :14-15 14:  Therefore, behold I will allure her into the wilderness, and I will speak tenderly and to her heart.                 15:  There I will give her her vineyards and make the valley of Achor (troubling) to be for her a door of hope and expectation, And she shall ... http://livinginfaith.com/Alabaster/?p=175 LIGHT ON MY PATHWAY David Wayne Jeffares   Bible Study: My child, do you remember how I created the Heavens and the earth?  I spoke with my voice and created everything which you see before your face!  Surely you don't think that I have stopped creating!  Some things that I create are called ... http://livinginfaith.com/Alabaster/?p=172 Pleading for Salvation? Luann Prater   “…for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.” 1 Peter 1:9 (NIV)           Devotion: Kay was a prodigal. She had been stunningly beautiful, but now her beauty was hollow and worn. Downcast with shoulders slumped, she walked through the doors of her childhood ... http://livinginfaith.com/Alabaster/?p=168 February 6, 2009   Risky Behavior (The Good Kind!) By T. Suzanne Eller   Peter said to Jesus, “If it is You, Lord, tell me to come to You on the water. Jesus said, “Come!” Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water to Jesus.’” Matthew 14:28-29 (New Life Bible)   Devotion:  A long ... http://livinginfaith.com/Alabaster/?p=159 Knowing Where to Start Renee Swope   “You give me your shield of victory, and your right hand sustains me; you stoop down to make me great." Psalm 18:35 (NIV)           Devotion: I was talking with friends who recently read my devotion about helping my son become a can-do-kid. One said she wanted to ... http://livinginfaith.com/Alabaster/?p=157 Today’s Truth  “As [a man] thinks within himself, so he is.”  Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV)   Friend To Friend  Have you ever wondered why it is so easy to believe the lies about who we are rather than God’s truth?  Maybe you’re not sure what God’s truth is?  And where do those lies come from?  ... http://livinginfaith.com/Alabaster/?p=149 A President and a King Susanne Scheppmann   “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” 1Timothy 2:1-2 (NIV)      Devotion: I tucked away the last ... http://livinginfaith.com/Alabaster/?p=134 Quirks And All Marybeth Whalen   “We love because he first loved us.” I John 4:19 (NIV)           Devotion: We have lived in our house for just a few months, and the quirks are starting to show. One of the burners on the stove doesn’t work on the low setting. A piece of tile on ... http://livinginfaith.com/Alabaster/?p=130 Of Enoch and Long Walks   “Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.” Genesis 5:24 (NIV)           Devotion: Do you have a favorite Bible character? One who inspires you, challenges you or one whose story you simply love? Perhaps it is Moses and his vast ... http://livinginfaith.com/Alabaster/?p=127 Dramatic Sunrise Van Walton   “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and ... http://livinginfaith.com/Alabaster/?p=105