Who Do You Think You Are?

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JANET BOSWORTH got in touch for help with her brick wall: Oswald George Jones Q I can find no trace of my ancestor Oswald George Jones after the 1881 census. He was baptised on 7 March 1858 at Christ Church, Cobridge, and married Sarah Ann Hambleton

60 Days of Prayer

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He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. PSALM 147:3 (NIV) DR. NORMAN VINCENT PEALE advised that when you need healing, do not think about the illness or condition. Instead, focus on God and His power to heal. Affirm over and over word

60 Days of Prayer

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For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 TIMOTHY 1:7 (NIV) GOD WANTS YOU to have peace even when peace seems impossibly far away. When you need courage or help with a problem, turn to Him. He

60 Days of Prayer

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And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. ROMANS 8:28 (NIV) WHEN YOU FEEL upset about a situation, put your faith in knowing that God is working silently to help you.

Guideposts

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Before i head to a turkey dinner with my family, I take time to enjoy one of my favorite celebrations—the Thanksgiving service sponsored by the local Interfaith Council. The location varies from year to year as churches take turns hosting the gatheri

60 Days of Prayer

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The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. PSALM 19:1–2 (NIV) GOD COMMUNICATES THROUGH His creation. Nature showcases His glory durin

60 Days of Prayer

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The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. PSALM 34:18 NIV IS A PAST hurt weighing on your heart? Turn to Scripture and prayer. Ask God to restore your spirit and fill you with peace. Reflect on the comforting

60 Days of Prayer

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Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. ROMANS 12:2 (NIV) WHEN YOU ARE overwhelmed, instead of a

JOY Magazine

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Christian singer-songwriter Michael W. Smith says God prevented him from getting on a plane recently so that he could have a miraculous evangelistic encounter. In a video posted to his YouTube channel, Smith says he was prevented from flying to Johan

60 Days of Prayer

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He has made everything beautiful in its time. ECCLESIASTES 3:11 (ESV) THE CYCLES IN life, the seasons of change, are completely natural and part of God’s order. When you need reassurance and guidance turn to the Source of all wisdom. He will help s

Empire Australasia

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“We were not just going to give the fans some spy/assassins movie.” “My parents were evangelical Christians. They believed in demons, the rapture, all that stuff.” “I was thrown flat on my face, then he was on me. I just protected my ears, my eye

JOY Magazine

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• A burglary is frightening but it’s good to recognise that you grow and mature through all your experiences • If you’ve experienced a traumatic experience, have trauma counselling if you can • Look after yourself physically and spiritually. I exer

60 Days of Prayer

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The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” GENESIS 2:18 (NIV) THIS SCRIPTURE CONTAINS the first “not good” in the Bible. God wants us to live in fellowship with a community of others along lif

India Today

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Arundhathi Subramaniam presents us with another little gem of a book in Women Who Wear Only Themselves where she shows us the lives of four Indian women who have embraced the rupture of spiritual awakening and its consequences in their lives. One of

60 Days of Prayer

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Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. ROMANS 12:2 (NIV) SUMMER INVITES YOU to take in every gl

60 Days of Prayer

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Stand steady, and don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Bring others to Christ. Leave nothing undone that you ought to do. 2 TIMOTHY 4:5 (TLB) OFTEN, DURING LIFE’S darkest times, we experience a glimpse of the divine that significantly changes

60 Days of Prayer

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Now that the daylight fills the sky,We lift our hearts to God on highThat He, in all we do or say,Would keep us free from harm today.All praise to You, Creator Lord!All praise to You, eternal Word!All praise to You, O Spirit wise!”We sing as daylight

60 Days of Prayer

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But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. JEREMIAH 17:7 (NIV) TRUST GOD WITH every detail of your life; know that He is shining His light on your every problem and helping you find peace. As we close another two mont

60 Days of Prayer

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A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.” ISAIAH 40:3 (NIV) WHEN THE COMING days seem like a desert, barren and vast with no clear path or direction, do not lose hop

60 Days of Prayer

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He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. ISAIAH 40:29 (NIV) GOD WILL NEVER desert you. When you are feeling weak and discouraged, rise up and see that there is a purpose to your setbacks. Pray and know that when your fait

Woman's Day Magazine NZ

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After a fabulous 2021 making his acting debut in the hit series It’s A Sin, singer Olly Alexander has returned to his musical roots with a record fill of synth-heavy pop beats. It’s the perfect album to blast while on a summer road trip. OUT FRIDAY

60 Days of Prayer

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An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. LUKE 9:46 NIV IN THIS VERSE, the disciples argue over who is the greatest and reveal what God really wants. Rather than boasting about personal achievements and compe

60 Days of Prayer

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For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory. DEUTERONOMY 20:4 (NIV) WHEN YOU ARE trying to overcome a bad habit and feel as if you are facing utter defeat, turn to Jesus and say, “I do

60 Days of Prayer

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Gideon replied, “If now I have found favor in your eyes, give me a sign that it is really you talking to me.” JUDGES 6:17 (NIV) AT ONE TIME or another, almost everyone asks God for a sign or a message of reassurance. To hear God’s voice, continue to

60 Days of Prayer

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Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. LUKE 12:7 (NIV) WHAT IS ON your mind? If it matters to you, it matters to God. No doubt this has been an especially challenging year wit

60 Days of Prayer

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“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” LUKE 23:34 (ESV) FORGIVING OTHERS CAN be difficult and can even test your faith. When you are finding it impossible to let go of past hurts, rely on God’s strength. Ask Him to help heal your b

JOY Magazine

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For those given over to a positive temperament, the new year brings a sense of optimism for the year ahead. Conversely, for those among us on the ‘realistic’ side of things, it tends to produce the opposite reaction, as we think of everything that co

60 Days of Prayer

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Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. EPHESIANS 4:29 (NIV) FOR EVERY NEGATIVE experience there is a positive possibil

60 Days of Prayer

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Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” ISAIAH 30:21 (NIV) JESUS PROMISES THAT He will provide light and guidance when your life takes unexpected turns. Though you

60 Days of Prayer

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Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. PSALM 51:7 (NIV) TAKE A MOMENT and reflect on your thoughts and emotions. Go through your life and see what is getting in the way of your relationship with God. A