Robert Cornell (Indiana, USA)
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Sign Up TodayJesus said, “[Those who come to me and put my words into practice] are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it.” - Luke 6:48 (NIV)
In the process of building our church’s new family center, we encountered problems with the foundation for the building. Without a solid foundation, the building would eventually develop weaknesses and the structure would not be supported. But the issue was resolved, and we now have a beautiful building for our...
Today I will build a strong foundation through prayer and worship.
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I join many of those who will pray for you as you seek to discern what you are called to be at this moment. May God grant you the courage to fulfill that calling. May we all open our eyes and see the misery, open our ears and hear the cries of God’s people, and, like God through the Lord Jesus Christ, be incarnate amongst them.”
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