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Our Purpose and Premise
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We scurry from task to task and from appointment to appointment, always looking ahead instead of enjoying this moment, this hour, this day. We are overcommitted, overworked, overstressed and dissatisfied with our lives. God created us to live an abundant life, one of joy and satisfaction. Finding balance in all areas of our life, heart, soul, mind, and strength helps us to discover that abundant life. Our purpose here is to inspire and motivate; to understand and seek God's balance for our lives through scripture and devotional readings.
Books by Cheryl Paden
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Author Archives: Cheryl
Pray First, Pray Often
In my distress I called to the Lord, and He answered me. From the depths of the grave I called for help, and you listened to my cry. (Jonah 2:2) How bad do things have to get before we turn … Continue reading
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God the Creator of Time
“There is an opportune time to do things, a right time for everything on the earth” (Ecclesiastes 3:1 The Message Bible). December 26th is my son’s birthday. He was born at 2:30 p.m. CST. When a baby is born, someone, … Continue reading
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Mighty Warrior God
The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing. (Zephaniah 3:9 NIV) … Continue reading
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Perseverance
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles and let us run with perseverance the race marked out of for us. … Continue reading
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Secure With the Father
On my bed I remember you: I think of you through the watches of the night. My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me. (Psalm 63: 6, 8 NIV) I lay in … Continue reading
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Be Intentional
This person began to build and wasn’t able to finish … Continue reading
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When Things Change
God is our refuge and strength, and ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea. (Psalm 46:1-2) Things are changing. … Continue reading
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Strengthen Me
So do not fear for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. … Continue reading
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Stumble and Fall
If you want to live well, make sure you understand all of this. If you know what’s good for you, you’ll learn this from the inside out. God’s paths get you where you want to go. Right-living people walk them easily; … Continue reading
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Psalm 18-Who is God
Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name. (Matthew 6:9 NIV) When Jesus taught his disciples to pray he began with praise and honor for our Heavenly Father. To begin prayer with praise of who God is reminds us of … Continue reading
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