I’ve learned over the past 4.5 months, that what God needs from us, when we are down and out, is to draw closer to Him, than our friends. He wants ALL of us, He wants our focus on Him, so we can learn how beneficial it is, to know our Savior. To trust that HeContinue reading “Friends are great, but…..”
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Pieces of Discernment
Oftentimes we are given a scripture or thought to spend time figuring out. Maybe it was easily understandable — but other times, we can’t make heads or tails over the meaning, or if it’s even a message for US. This is when spiritual discernment steps in. Find a trusted advisor, someone who is spiritually sound,Continue reading “Pieces of Discernment”
Journey to Redemption
Easter Sunday has arrived in many parts of the world; where I live, it’s tomorrow. The past few days have been incredibly moving for me. Having grown up in a rather sedate Lutheran church, there were no “stations of the cross,” Good Friday services or much reflection on the sanctity of Holy Week. We recognizedContinue reading “Journey to Redemption”
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”
Pieces of Love
1 Corinthians 13 If I had the gift of being able to speak in other languages without learning them and could speak in every language there is in all of heaven and earth, but didn’t love others, I would only be making noise. If I had the gift of prophecy and knew all about whatContinue reading “Pieces of Love”
Pieces of Conversation
How we communicate and to whom is not easily mastered at any age. As a young child, we tend to point and garble our words. School is where we learn our language, how to express feelings, the incredible hardship of learning where an apostrophe goes and how to spell it. Why one word can haveContinue reading “Pieces of Conversation”
Confusing Pieces
Usually at least once a week I am mystified by a situation in my life and confusion sets in. Our first instinct is to fix it ourselves. BIG mistake. The more we try to fix, the bigger the problem becomes. It’s as if we are taking one small hill and overnight turning it into aContinue reading “Confusing 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”
Pieces of Attitude
An attitude to chase after what is good and right, is an expectation that God has for us. I offer all that I have, up to you, Father – please teach me. Philippians 3:15 All of us who are spiritually mature should have this same attitude. But if some of you have a different attitude,Continue reading “Pieces of Attitude”
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