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. […]
Category: mentoring
“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 […]
“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 […]
Lift Your Spirit ~ “Safe In The Covering”
How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. Psalm 36:7 NIV Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. Psalm 63:7 NIV How has your week been, Friend? Was it one for the book of memoirs or was it one that you’d rather […]
“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 […]
Lift Your Spirit ~ “Found It In Jesus”
You will show me the way of life,granting me the joy of your presenceand the pleasures of living with you forever. Psalm 16:11 NLT What are you searching for, Friend? Perhaps there’s a longing in your soul that just seems to go unquenched, and you’re tired of settling for second best. Quite honestly, we humans […]
Reading Digest ~ “The Way of the Wildflower” by Ruth Chou Simons
27 “Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. Luke 12:27 NIV If you’re familiar with Ruth Chou Simons, you will know that she masterfully crafts her words of faith and encouragement so that they seemingly […]
Titus Two 