July 20, 2022
False Security
The Holy Spirit is our mind's gate. The gate code is the Word of God. Whenever something rattles our thoughts, we should ask, does it jibe with what I know to be Truth?
Read more..Thoughts By Julie Cosgrove
June 5, 2022
Burn Out Refill
Burn Out: Do you ever feel nearly burned out? Can't really hum This Little Light of Mine with fervor at that moment? Yeah, I know the feeling.
Read more..May 2, 2022
Peace Place
Wherever your peace place is, go there. Take a few deep breaths. God will meet you. Just as He met His Son on the night before the most important day of His ministry. We all need a break now and then.
Read more..April 25, 2022
Slippery Slope
Have you ever had a spiritual high, only then to slide into the valley at lightning speed? You come home from a fabulous spirit-filled retreat and discover the water heater burst and flooded the house, or the entire family contracts the stomach virus, or you get an IRS audit notice in the mail. Why Lord? Couldn't You have let me feel great for just a while longer? Jesus understands. The same thing happened to Him:
Read more..March 3, 2022
The Cost to be Merciful
To give up our self-centered, pride-filled, and judgmental human nature to serve God and others is a sacrifice. It is a lifestyle do-over. It takes commitment. Read the rest...
Read more..January 16, 2022
When Inadequacy Slips In
"Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8
Read more..December 6, 2021
Sit Down and Listen
If prayer is truly a conversation, then we should listen for His response instead of doing all the talking.
Read more..December 2, 2021
Hunger Pains
Lord, Fill me to the brim with your goodness, wisdom, and mercy. Let it sustain me as I go through my day. Amen.
Read more..November 16, 2021
Prepare the Way
Lord Jesus, Let your light shine through the pre-Christmas season’s hustle and hassles. Keep us focused on the main thing, celebrating you. Amen
Read more..November 10, 2021
Do You Want Change?
When you seek the things eternal and set your mind on the things that are above you will be less stressed. Less anxious. Less swayed by emotional ups and downs. Calmer, more at peace, and joyful.
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