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Grief is more than losing a loved one. We grieve the loss of anything that was important to us, including a home, a career, or our health.
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Grief is more than losing a loved one. We grieve the loss of anything that was important to us, including a home, a career, or our health.
Father God, thank you that you are able to adjust the posture of our hearts. We come before you in humility. We open our hearts before you and ask that you...
"...His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations
"Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me." Revelations 3:20
I had spent much of the week cleaning. It was very hot. We were having a group of people over for a barbecue. Because of the heat, it seemed better to serve the food…
God of hope is the essence of your Father. It is who He is, and you are in Him (Romans 15:13).
The frenzied pace we sometimes choose to keep can take a toll on our homes and impact our relationships. When we live at a pace that continually drains us we end up taking it…
Do you ever gossip? So if you need to vent to someone, He is always available. It’s never gossip when you’re talking to Him!
A gentle spirit is something we cannot produce in ourselves. But the Holy Spirit produces “love, joy, peace, kindness, gentleness” and much more. Why not ask the Holy Spirit to be in control of…
God is the One who is able and willing to equip us with everything good for doing his will. He aligns our lives with his and works within our character to shape us. All…
God is bigger than I will ever understand. Greater than I can ever imagine and more powerful than a locomotive! He’s my true Superhero! So what is keeping me from praying Superhero prayers?
We are truly fortunate to have a Father that disciplines and instructs us. It is our job to be teachable and make sure we are paying attention.
I'm stronger than I feel because God is stronger than I could ever be. And I don't have to figure it all out because He already has it figured out. Down to the very…
We choose to trust when we are afraid. As we trust we are not afraid. The beautiful paradox of trust!
‘Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.’ Mark 10
Self-destruction is a dangerous course to plot. Yet, out of brokenness, I did exactly that.
The exhilaration that must be felt and the sense that you are capable of attempting anything in life must be a small part of what we feel when we have a God centred mountaintop…
Stephanie’s dream was to be an author. She wondered if it was from God. Well, at first Stephanie’s prayers were filled with doubt.
I want to encourage those who are on the verge of giving up and throwing in the towel. Keep asking. Keep seeking. Keep knocking.
“O Lord, may I always look to Christ as my true Treasure, and with Him, in Your presence, find “fullness of joy.”
Abandonment is a common issue in this world. Maybe you have experienced it yourself. But God says he will stick with you no matter how hard it gets.