33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 ESV 31-33 Jesus answered them, “Do you finally believe? In fact, you’re about to make a run for it—saving your own skins and abandoning me. But I’m not abandoned. The […]
Tag: Lysa TerKeurst
“How To Be Brave When You Don’t Feel Brave” ~ Therapy & Theology
2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4 So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing. James 1:2-4 NLT I […]
“Is GOD Always Good?” ~ Lysa TerKeurst
11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor.No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly. Psalm 84:11 ESV 5 People’s thoughts can be like a deep well, but someone with understanding can find the wisdom there. Proverbs 20:5 NCV Trust. A word a that carries a lot of weight. Especially when it comes to relationships. Trust […]
Reading Digest: “I Want to Trust You, But I Don’t”
“I Want To Trust You, But I Don’t” by Lysa TerKeurst I must admit, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to pick up this book. One glance at the title triggered a tsunami of emotions that I really didn’t want to deal with ~ I thought I was done with all that. But then I […]
“What Do I Do With My Trust Issues?” ~ Lysa TerKeurst
5 Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. 6 In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 Amplified Classic How differently would your life be if you truly believed that GOD had your best interest at […]
“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 […]
“Are You Living Your Truth or THE Truth?” ~ Lysa TerKeurst with Steven Furtick
24 and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:24 ESV “All the best stories are borne in messy moments.” ~ Steven Furtick I find it easy to have conversations with myself (okay, no judgement here ~ I know I’m not the only one) that don’t always […]
“What Do You Believe About GOD?” ~ Therapy and Theology
15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), the Son of the living God.” 17 Then Jesus answered him, “Blessed [happy, spiritually secure, favored by God] are you, Simon son of Jonah, because flesh and blood (mortal man) did not reveal this to you, but My Father […]
“GOD Works While You Wait” ~ Faith Eury Cho
19 Early the next morning they arose and worshiped before the Lord and then went back to their home at Ramah. Elkanah made love to his wife Hannah, and the Lord remembered her. 1 Samuel 1:19 NIV It’s no secret that we live in a world of instant gratification. Some of us can remember (back when dirt was new and the dinosaurs […]
“Difficult vs Destructive Relationships” – Therapy and Theology
She silenced her voice for so long that she had nearly forgotten what it sounded like. Oh sure, she heard it in the wind of daily conversations with others that she encountered. But it was that resolute and determined voice that used to rise to the top when she felt strongly about something — that […]
Titus Two 