I have struggled personally with the act of forgiveness. Some resentment harbored over 30 years of my life. Imagine. Withholding forgiveness to another human being when Jesus forgives ME every day, sometimes many times a day. I am not without sin. How did it ever become my place to judge the actions of another? ItContinue reading “Pieces of Forgiveness”
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Pieces of Purpose
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”
Scripture Pieces
Matthew 5:6-10 spoke to me in my morning bible study. It is half of the Beatitudes (the beginning focus on humility, mourners and the meek and lowly). It continues on to “those who are happy.” The entire book of Matthew seems to be a guide — how to live a life that is pleasing toContinue reading “Scripture Pieces”
Overwhelming Pieces
Today, a prayer was answered that came from a very heavy heart. I believe when we intensify our prayer time, come to Jesus with everything we have, and all that we do not, with a pure heart and true honesty, when we lay down the hurt, grievances, heartache – God desires to free us fromContinue reading “Overwhelming Pieces”
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”
The testimony piece
Today I’d like to share part of my testimony with you, which – until this morning, I didn’t realize I had! God doesn’t really work in mysterious ways, He reveals what we can handle! The biggest source of healing in my life, has been emotional. All of my broken pieces have been soldered back together;Continue reading “The testimony piece”
Pieces of the Holy Spirit
The concept of the holy spirit has always been a difficult one for me to understand. Many of us grow up learning about the trinity; but maybe that is the end of the line. Or we speak in tongues; i.e. have received the gift of the holy spirit. What is it really? I find thisContinue reading “Pieces of the Holy Spirit”
Pieces of Following
Charles S. Stanley: “God has an answer to anything and everything you or I may face. God is pleased and honored when we choose to go in any direction He leads us.” Matthew 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up hisContinue reading “Pieces of Following”
Pieces of Service
God calls us to serve one another; it is the greatest contribution we can make. Serving others, shines the light of Jesus on those in our life; and particularly those we do not know. Being kind, helpful, volunteering your time, abilities, money, gives an opening of conversation that we might not have ever had. WhatContinue reading “Pieces of Service”
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