But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ. (Philippians 3:7-8 NLT) The one thing we have all…
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Fear of missing out on something bigger led me to say “yes” to good things but kept me from doing the best thing. When I said yes to the good, I missed the chance to do the best things God has for me. Have you ever felt that way? Made choices that just were not the best use of your…
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Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (ESV) It happened again. This is…
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Words are powerful. Words can give life or kill spirits.
The words spoken to us, in us and by us can be words of love and affirmation or words of anger and bitterness. What words do you hear people speaking to you? What are you saying to yourself? To others?
What is the hardest thing you have ever done, and how did you get through to the other side? The older I get, the longer my list of “hardest things I’ve ever done.” With each new trial, I experienced more of God’s grace. And the longer my list, the more I know that His grace is all I need. Recently,…
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