Everything was created through him; nothing—not one thing!— came into being without him.What came into existence was Life, and the Life was Light to live by.The Life-Light blazed out of the darkness; the darkness couldn’t put it out. John 1:5 The Message What if you could audibly hear the Voice of GOD speaking to you? Oh my goodness, wouldn’t […]
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Lift Your Spirit ~ “Washed”
8 “No,” Peter protested, “you will never ever wash my feet!” Jesus replied, “Unless I wash you, you won’t belong to me.” John 13:8 NLT 28 for this is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice to forgive the sins of many. Matthew 26:28 NLT When Jesus […]
“Who Says It’s Too Late?” ~ Chrystal Evans Hurst
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 […]
“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 […]
“Same God, Different Storm” ~ Christine Caine
After this, Jesus crossed over to the far side of the Sea of Galilee, also known as the Sea of Tiberias. 2 A huge crowd kept following him wherever he went, because they saw his miraculous signs as he healed the sick. 3 Then Jesus climbed a hill and sat down with his disciples around him. 4 (It was nearly time […]
Lift Your Spirit ~ “At The Cross”
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, Ephesians 2;8 ESV looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. […]
“Find Purpose In Your Insecurities” with Pastor Amy Groeschel
No one wants to be held back by another person’s judgement or criticisms. But what if you’re held back by your own self-critique and insecurities? In this brief conversation between Pastors Craig and Amy Groeschel, Amy brings to light the fact that many of us do that very thing. We eliminate ourselves from opportunities of […]
“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 […]
Lift Your Spirit ~ “The Potter”
But Lord, you are our father. We are like clay, and you are the potter; your hands made us all. Isaiah 64:8 NCV Have you ever had the pleasure of playing with clay? You imagine crafting something special that no one else can shape or mold. Only find out that it doesn’t quite turnout the way you had […]
“How To Begin Setting Boundaries For Healthy Relationships” ~ Dr. Henry Cloud
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 NIV Solid food is for those who are mature, who through training have the skill to recognize the difference between right […]
Titus Two 