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We are in this together
Living in a hostile culture where the majority of those in influence tend to ignore, mock, or actively despise the Gospel can make Christians feel isolated and insecure. We may be hesitant to speak openly about our faith for fear of derision or reprisal. Continue reading
Keeping your balance
When I keep my eyes, my heart, and my mind centered on our unchanging God and His rock solid Word, I stop wobbling and find peace in the midst of the storm. Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Devotions for Women, faith walk, Inspiration, Personal Musings, Spirituality
Tagged balance, focus, peace, Philippians 4:8
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Give me patience, right now!
A year may seem like too long to wait, but if God hadn’t stepped in, I’d still be a year older and still unhappy with my body. It seems that my weight problem was actually a wait problem. Continue reading
How childish are you?
Nowhere do the Scriptures tell us to follow God like rebellious teenagers; dragging our feet and yearning for independence. Continue reading
Love is patient…are you?
Patience is hard, whether one is awaiting a future blessing or enduring a present trial. Being reminded that to God “a thousand years in Your sight are like yesterday when it is past,” (Psalm 90:4) doesn’t help much. In fact, I sometimes resent that He exists outside the limits of time and space to which He in His infinite wisdom subjects His creation. Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Devotions for Women, faith walk, Inspiration, Personal Musings, Spirituality
Tagged 1 Corinthians 13, anger, Ephesians 4, Matthew 5:43-48, patience, Psalm 90, trust
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A great gettin’ up morning
Every morning is a great gettin’ up morning when we bring our fears and burdens to God and let Him handle them for us. Continue reading
The great reward or the great taboo
find in Eternity? While we don’t wish to shorten anyone’s time on Earth, once the end is in sight looking forward with joyful anticipation must surely ease the experience. Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Devotions for Women, faith walk, Inspiration, Personal Musings, Spirituality
Tagged 2 Corinthians 5:7-9, death, eternity, hope, John 3:14-16
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Beginning to feel empathy for the first time can cause heartaches, but if we don’t pull away or force our feelings too far too fast, that initial empathy can grow into true compassion. Continue reading
But that’s not what I meant…
If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all. Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Devotions for Women, faith walk, Personal Musings
Tagged 1 Corinthians, Bible, Proverbs 21:23, social media
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The little things are big things
Making it a habit to concentrate on the tiniest of His blessings and giving thanks to God for them can completely change one’s outlook, no matter the circumstances. Continue reading
