Category Archives: Dr. Michele Burke
Ah The Subtlety of Temptation
What Do You Consider
Temptation?
“Watch and pray, that you do not enter into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” This is spoken by Jesus in Matthew 26:41. You may recognize this quote if you spend time in the Word. I have read it for years but this week I saw it in a different light.
Temptation is defined by Webster as, “something that causes a strong urge or desire to have or do something and especially something that is bad, wrong, or unwise.” I do not know about you, but I always thought that … Read the rest
Please Join Us As We ‘Pray the States!’-Illinois
Pray for America
‘Pray the States’
In Esther’s Warriors Ministry we are ‘praying the states’ for healing for our Nation. Queen Esther went before the king to intercede for her people. We go before the King to intercede for our Nation ‘for such a time as this’ (Esther 4:14). We pray weekly by state in the order of admission to the Union.
Our Nation now more than ever needs consistent, diligent and strategic prayer cover state by state.
Each state is … Read the rest
Daily Inspiration-Real Strength
Some see sickness or disability
As weakness.
They ostracize and judge cruelly.
Make no mistake,
The real weakness
Lies in their heart,
For to live with any health challenge
Takes real strength.
That kind of strength
Is honed daily,
Minute by minute,
And challenge by challenge.
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Daily Inspiration-Healthy Choices
If you have had
Unhealthy relationship patterns
In your past,
You can choose
To change that
Today.
You always have a choice.
Start making healthy ones!
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Daily Inspiration-An Atmosphere of Peace
Be kind
To yourself.
Be kind
To those you encounter.
Create an atmosphere of peace
For yourself
And those around you.
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… Read the restDaily Inspiration-Be Circumspect
As world degradation amps up,
Keep a tight hedge of protection
Around yourself.
Look for the good in others
But be circumspect.
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… Read the restDaily Inspiration-Extend Grace
Every life is precious.
Every life has challenges.
Some are readily apparent.
Some lie hidden.
Just know they are there.
Extend grace wherever you can!
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… Read the restDaily Inspiration-The Reality of Privacy
Privacy
Is a fading reality.
Cherish yours.
Honor others.
We all need space
To grow
To our fullest potential.
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… Read the restThe True Meaning of Memorial Day
Memorial Day
Is Not Simply a Three-day Weekend
On Memorial Day in the United States of America, we honor all those in our Armed Services who gave the ultimate price of their life for our freedom. We honor their memory and the memory of all who have served our country and are no longer with us. It is with deep gratitude and heartfelt thanks that we remember each of them today. Let us pray for all those families and friends who are daily grieving the loss of loved ones who died serving to keep us free.
Quotes to Ponder
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