One of my favorite Christian authors is Dr. Charles Stanley, in the March 2016 monthly devotional was this lovely paragraph on March 8th: Whatever the circumstances, we should be evaluating what God is doing in us. Like a gem polisher, He will work off our rough edges by running us up against tough experiences andContinue reading “Pieces of Purpose”
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Pieces of Physical Pain
There are two schools of thought when dealing with chronic pain. 1) Deal with it, internalize, tell everyone you are fine when you are not and 2) Deal with it, find other avenues for venting (journaling, pain management, psychological therapy, etc.) and acknowledge your pain when asked. What is the biblical take on chronic pain? Continue reading “Pieces of Physical Pain”
The pieces of mystery
God is omnipotent. What does that exactly mean? I found so much good information online, I am posting a link for your further reading: Click here! We do not have to struggle with the hows and whys, just know that your heavenly Father is now, and ever will be. The Omega, the beginning and theContinue reading “The pieces of mystery”
Revised Pieces
Wouldn’t it be nice to have the option of a “do over”? Or to revise our day just every now and then? I’d sure like that. Especially to take back something stupid or hurtful I said. We are blessed to have a loving Father who forgives our stupidity so we can move on much faster,Continue reading “Revised Pieces”
Blessing pieces
2 Peter 3 reminds us that all happens in God’s time; not ours. Paul was in jail during this time, he remembers people in his prayers, he thanks God for his situation (do we EVER do that???) and he encourages others. Until recently I haven’t grasped the concept of thanking God for the hard times. Continue reading “Blessing pieces”
Pieces of Support
Oftentimes (usually) we are unaware of those who pray for us, or our loved ones – due to the many prayer circles we belong to and friendships we have (and those of the people we know and don’t know). I received in my email today, a note from someone I don’t know – that encouragedContinue reading “Pieces of Support”
Pieces of Contentment
Are we ever really content? Do we go from one thing to the next? Is our calendar perpetually filled? Do we believe that tomorrow will be better instead of focusing on what is good today? Psalm 39:5-6 My life is no longer than my hand! My whole lifetime is but a moment to you. ProudContinue reading “Pieces of Contentment”
Pieces of Sharing
Philippians 2:1-3 Imitating Christ’s Humility 2 “Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.Continue reading “Pieces of Sharing”
Pieces of discontent
There are many times in our life when we are annoyed with others. We feel justified. The world keeps spinning on its axis no matter what is going on with us. God expects us to be patient and kind and loving. ALL, not most of the time. We are not justified, and we all tooContinue reading “Pieces of discontent”
Answered Prayer Piece
Our prayers are answered in God’s time. Be encouraged; God wants us to be happy, but oftentimes what we think will make us happy and what actually will, are two different things. Establishing a relationship with your Father, reading His word, aligning your life with His, makes asking the prayers and receiving answers that coexist,Continue reading “Answered Prayer Piece”
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