God’s love transforms us, no matter the shape we’re in. Because of this, we can rest in God’s love despite our circumstances, whether we feel the abrasiveness of pain or the glow of celebration. We are His.
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From Survival to Spectacular—Your Story Isn’t Finished
Based on the unpredictable and seemingly impossible commands the Lord has given His people, I don’t think He would have won any ancient popularity contests. The first book of our Bible, Genesis, contains accounts that, if we didn’t have the whole story, could make God seem more like a sinister bully than a sovereign Savior. […]
Maybe it’s time to give up your DIY project
Maybe it’s time to give up your DIY project and allow the Holy Spirit to invade . . . I mean take over what you cannot face or endure alone.
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Relational Guts: Plunging into Life and Love with Courage
The text read . . . “Hey, please give me a call back when you can. Love you!” My daughter isn’t a big texter. Something was up. I called immediately. Her voice sounded fragile—not the typical healthy, “busy-about-life” one I’m used to. I listened as she began with a truth I’ve taught my kids over the years: […]
Jesus, the great carpenter
Jesus, the great carpenter, has a blueprint in mind for each of us. He slices, sands, and whittles our lives in order to remove what isn’t needed for the job He has for you and for me.
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God must be on the throne of your heart
God must be on the throne of your heart, in the center of your mind, and the seat of your passions.
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How to Solve Sleepless Nights and Unexpected Sorrows
So what’s been keeping you up at night? Sleepless nights . . . we’ve all been there: lying awake for hours, tossing and turning, tangled in our sheets as our thoughts and emotions twist up into tight knots. We try to self-medicate, but . . . Drinking Eating Smoking Whatever-ing Doesn’t keep us from restless […]
God shows us we are valuable but not essential
God shows us we are valuable but not essential. He shows us we are strong but not sovereign. He shows us that dedication and commitment follow a heart surrendered to His will.
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God shapes each person uniquely
God shapes each person uniquely for a purpose we cannot see in the dark. A light is cast by others who bring hope when ours is gone. You can become that light for others–a light that might be life changing, life inspiring, and life filling.
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God is perfect in every way
God is perfect in every way. He will never change. He can meet our every need. Nothing on earth can provide what God can provide.
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Follow God’s direction as outlined
Follow God’s direction as outlined in Scripture with deliberate, determined, and disciplined effort.
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Few of life’s great lessons come
Few of life’s great lessons come packaged the way we imagined. We must be willing to learn, to let go, to live.
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