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I am studying Genesis - Deuteronomy right now with a group of ladies. We just finished Exodus and are now moving on to Leviticus. As we were watching the video that goes with the study, I was struck with a frightening thought. One of those thoughts that really puts things into perspective. …
Continue reading "Law Turned Into Sacrificial Love"
There's just something about sharing the deepest parts of yourself with others. The ugly parts that God has turned into something beautiful. It's a vulnerable place to be in. An out of your comfort zone place. Yet, it's a place that God is glorified in. I am reminded in Acts 22...when Paul asks to speak to …
Continue reading "Transparent, Vulnerable and Unashamed"
You probably are wondering why in the world I chose the title above. Truth is, I didn't. In fact, I woke up around 3 A.M. and God gave me this title. So, here we go. Never say never. The "objects" that you are seeing occur in other people's lives can very easily occur in yours …
Continue reading "Objects In Mirror May Be Closer Than They Appear"
There is a topic that I know we can all relate to. It is one that we all have experienced. Something that is unpleasant at times. I have written about it many times. In many different contexts. I don't know that I have blogged about this aspect of it, though. Forgiveness...even without …
Continue reading "Forgiveness…Even Without An Apology?"
Ephesians 4:29 (NIV) ~ 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. Paul was writing to the church of Ephesus because of how the people were treating each other. …
Continue reading "The Power Of Words"
I have not published a post in a week, not because I had nothing to share, but because there is so much I want to share. Sometimes it is like an information overload and I have to slow down and process it. What I feel the need to share with you today, is …
Continue reading "A Big Three-Letter Word"
We spend much of our time preparing for things that are going to happen. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, Sporting Events, School and Work. Do we spend as much time preparing for Jesus ? He IS coming. Are you prepared for Him? Do you know Him? This fact is beyond …
Continue reading "Nobody and No “Thing”..Only Jesus"
The picture above is of part of my flowerbed...and as you can see, the weeds are taking over. I was going to pull the weeds. Why pull them when I can spray some weed-killer on them and be done with it?? Then, it hit me... So many times we try to do everything ourselves (at …
Continue reading "Why Pull Weeds When I Can Use Weed Killer?"
Philippians 4:12-14 ~ Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own, but this one …
Continue reading "Forgetting What Lies Behind"
I have really been thinking over the past few days about all that my Savior Jesus has done for me. Especially with today being Good Friday. Let me begin with a little bit of history about my relationship with Christ. No, this is not my entire testimony. 🙂 I was brought up in …
Hope For The Broken 