We have freedom now, because Christ made us free. So stand strong. Do not change and go back into the slavery of the law. Galatians 5:1 NCV If you know me, by now you understand that I am big on relationships. And that’s what captivated me when I met Jesus. Because HE is really BIG […]
Category: friendship
“It’s Time to Heal”
Do you remember back in middle school (or for some of us it was much earlier) when the “popular girls” wouldn’t let anyone that didn’t “measure up” to their standards into their closed circle of friends? I can recall it like it was yesterday, that DN and CF would taunt me with cruel words whenever […]
“Why Being Yourself Is Better Than Being Perfect” ~ Chrystal Evans Hurst
Am I saying this now to win the approval of people or God? Am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be Christ’s servant. Galatians 1:10 GWT You cannot produce what you don’t have roots for. ~ Chrystal Evans Hurst With all the talk about comparisons […]
“Healing From Church Hurt” ~ Better Together TV on TBN
“If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. Matthew 18:15 NLT If you’ve been in the local church for any amount of time, you’ll be familiar to the phrase: church hurt. To be honest, I thought it to […]
“Finding Community and Godly Friendships”
A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12 NLT The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense. Proverbs 27:9 NLT Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey […]
“What Does Your Walk Say About Your Talk?
37Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Anything beyond this is from the evil one. Matthew 5:37 NLT 22 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. 23 For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at […]
“How To Heal From Rejection” ~ Chrystal Evans Hurst
He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain.Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem. Isaiah 53:3 NIV Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me. Psalm 27:10 NIV Okay, I know that we’ve all experienced rejection in some shape or form. […]
“The Value of Godly Relationships” ~ Jackie Hill Perry
9 Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. 10 If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NLT 17 A friend always loves,and a brother is born to share trouble. Proverbs 17:17 GWT 33 Do not be misled: “Bad company […]
“Being Soft in Hard Times”
9 Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. 10 If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. 11 Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone? 12 A person standing alone can be […]
Reading Digest: Children’s Books ~”He is Always With Me” by Laval Alsbrooks, Jr.
18 Take these words of mine to heart and keep them in mind. Write them down, tie them around your wrist, and wear them as headbands as a reminder. 19 Teach them to your children, and talk about them when you’re at home or away, when you lie down or get up. Deuteronomy 11:18-19 GWT Children are truly a gift […]
Titus Two 