Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Proverbs 4:23 NLT But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 […]
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“It’s Time”
Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart]. Philippians […]
“7 Reasons Why You’re Still a Baby Christian” ~ John Bevere
So let us stop going over the basic teachings about Christ again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding. Surely we don’t need to start again with the fundamental importance of repenting from evil deeds and placing our faith in God. Hebrews 6:1 NLT 5 In view of all this, […]
“Overcoming Rejection and Loneliness” ~ Lysa TerKeurst
12 But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12 NLT Recently I had been reading over the many pages of my journal and seeing the handprint of GOD throughout my lifetime. With each page, after wiping away the tears and remembering with great detail […]
Reading Digest: “Do The New You” ~ Steven Furtick
“Don’t let yourself become stuck in a past that is no more. There are good things coming, but you won’t experience them if you can’t walk toward them.” ~ Steven Furtick A couple weeks ago I shared the conversation between Pastor Steven Furtick and Lysa TerKeurst, that focused on this newly released book. I’m here […]
“The Sabbath Rest” ~ Skip Heitzig
8 “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, you, or your son, or your daughter, your male servant, or your female servant, or your livestock, or the sojourner who is within […]
“Why GOD Removes Things From Your Life” ~ Steven Furtick
15 “I am the true vine; my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch of mine that does not produce fruit. And he trims and cleans every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce even more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the words I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, and I […]
“Self Esteem: A Biblical Perspective” ~ Leslie Vernick
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:14 NIV 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 NIV 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of […]
“A Messy Conversation with Chris Caine, Lisa Bevere and Sadie Robertson-Huff” ~ Talk It Out
God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. Psalm 46:1 NLT Come and take a break with me to hear from a few wise friends that have a great sense of humor, are willing to be transparent about the hurts and hard times of life, and are anchored by the […]
“Pardon the Interruption: Annoyance or Opportunity?” ~ Lisa Harper
“Excuse me, do you have a minute?” If you’re do-er and a planner like me, that short irritating question can really disrupt your day. And yet, so many of us have been on both sides of the statement ~ we just conveniently forget that fact. The interruption can last anywhere from ninety-seconds to several minutes […]
Titus Two 