My heart is hurting, and I’m sure yours is too. Afghanistan is going through horrors that no one ever deserves. Many of us are asking why anyone would have ever thought us leaving them so suddenly would work, I am asking those questions too. Even though this is terrible and did not have to happen, we cannot fall into anger.
Continue reading “Prayer Guide 2.0”Who is Close to God?
Haven’t you wondered it before? Who is close to God? How can I be close to the Lord? Will that one mistake take it all away?
Continue reading “Who is Close to God?”Prayer Guide 1.0
Occasionally I will be posting a prayer guide that you can follow along with as long as you wish. This guide does not make the prayer any “better” or “more holy,” but it does assist in us coming together for the same request.
Continue reading “Prayer Guide 1.0”Lead Me
It is always easier to accomplish something when you are following someone who knows what they are doing. Maps make taking a trip easier. Basically, having a leader or guide is essential in some way.
Continue reading “Lead Me”Hope, Faith, Reality
Hope. That word does not initially bring about thoughts connecting it to reality. I hope I’ll get the grade I want. I hope I get the last piece of cake. I hope I get that raise.
Continue reading “Hope, Faith, Reality”All He Had to Do
His brow didn’t sweat, He wasn’t panting, and He didn’t have to take leave for illness due to work. God created all the heavens and the earth easier than we can take the trash out.
Continue reading “All He Had to Do”Hanging On for Dear Life… Losing Your Life in the Process
You know that one grudge you don’t want to give up? Actually, more accurate, that you refuse to give up? A person made fun of you, stole your favorite whatever, ruined a relationship for you… the list can go on with millions of different scenarios.
Continue reading “Hanging On for Dear Life… Losing Your Life in the Process”Sing!
Does your voice crack when you sing? Do you cringe whenever you have to lift your voice in public? Have you been asked to sit in the back because you sing bad?
Continue reading “Sing!”Opinions
Continue reading “Opinions”Trust in the Lord completely, and do not rely on your own opinions. With all your heart rely on him to guide you, and he will lead you in every decision you make. Become intimate with him in whatever you do, and he will lead you wherever you go. Proverbs 3:5-6
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Identity
Continue reading “Identity”My old identity has been co-crucified with Christ and no longer lives. And now the essence of this new life is no longer mine, for the Anointed One lives his life through me—we live in union as one! My new life is empowered by the faith of the Son of God who loves me so much that he gave himself for me, dispensing his life into mine! Galatians 2:20
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