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December 12, 2022

Published by Emily Tomko at December 12, 2022

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Spiritual Growth

A curious quickening and the freedom in dying

The Lord is infinitely good beyond the scope of our comprehension, even when the whole world is falling apart. The grief and loss, if given to Him, He will not only share in with us, but He can redeem it to instigate in us a fire to see His word accomplish its purposes in tangible and expedient ways.

August 4, 2020

Humanism is found with the building of Babel

Published by Emily Tomko at August 4, 2020

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Humanism: looming public enemy

To listen to this as a podcast, click here “Most people are good deep down.” “None of us can judge, because we don’t know what we’d do if we were […]

March 29, 2020

Published by Emily Tomko at March 29, 2020

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A Crowning Opportunity in the Midst of Coronavirus

Last month, an Indiana schoolteacher was ordered to the principal’s office, where she was told that she was an embarrassment to the school and subsequently fired on the spot. Her […]

March 20, 2020

Published by Emily Tomko at March 20, 2020

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A Word, a Dream, and the East Wind: how to pray in this time

Remember the reality show The Real World? Right now, it feels like we are living in Surreal World. How do you pray during a time of swirling unknowns, while the […]

May 2, 2019

Published by Emily Tomko at May 2, 2019

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Bringing Cain’s Offering to the House of the Lord

Sleepily you open one eye. You could catch another half hour’s wink perhaps. However, this will mean you’re scrambling to get to church on time. Reluctantly, you get up, trying […]

January 1, 2019

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Published by Emily Tomko at January 1, 2019

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“Prevailing Winds”

“Prevailing winds.” This jumped out at me and resonated in my spirit while reading a book on weather & climate with my daughter. Prevailing winds are the winds that blow […]

November 21, 2018

Perseverance, persistence, prayer, contend, promised land, Matthew 15, Mark 7

Published by Emily Tomko at November 21, 2018

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“But He Did Not Answer Her a Word”: Lessons from the Syrophoenician Woman

Had the Gentile woman with the demonized daughter (described in Matthew 15 and Mark 7) been raised in the American church, I picture her encounter with Jesus going much differently. […]

May 14, 2018

Published by Emily Tomko at May 14, 2018

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Does God want to make America great?

If you aren’t confident something is God’s will, you’ll strike out empty if you pray for it. Why? Because the Bible tells us “the one who doubts is like a […]

November 1, 2017

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Published by Emily Tomko at November 1, 2017

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Contending for Climate Change: “Let justice roll down like waters”

I live in a region nicknamed the Garden Spot, and while one sees plenty of corn, wheat, and other crops flourishing in abundance, one rarely sees orange trees. Why? To […]

August 17, 2017

Pray for the President; national prayer; intercessors for America

Published by Emily Tomko at August 17, 2017

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Called to Intercede for Your Nation

Some things require care when mixing, such as ministry and money, pastoring and politics. As such, there’s a tendency simply to play it safe and keep them separate. John Newton, ex-slave […]

May 6, 2017

Isaiah 11, the earth is full of the glory of the Lord, declare His word, prophecy for our time,

Published by Emily Tomko at May 6, 2017

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A Creed for the New Millennium

If there’s one thing that can keep me awake at night, it’s the thought of babies and children who are suffering. One evening a friend asked for prayer concerning a […]

April 21, 2017

Published by Emily Tomko at April 21, 2017

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The Keys of the Kingdom

Not long ago I was finishing my devotions, and I sensed the Lord urging me back for a moment. I sat down and told Him I was listening, and then […]