“If you continue to carry the bricks from your past, you will end up building the same house.” ~ Unknown How can you create something new “in” your life, if you’re still dragging yesterday’s image, hurt, insecurities, failures, etc. with you into the New Year? You can’t! This is why the Apostle Paul encourages us […]
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Do You See What I See?
“You know, eternal life does not start when we go to heaven. It starts the moment you reach out to Jesus. He never turns His back on anyone. And He is waiting for you.” – Corrie Ten Boom. We live in a world that teaches following your “heart” (feelings) is (more accurate, and leads to […]
Pain can Define you, or Refine you!
“And once this storm is over you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, in fact, if the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what […]
The “Miracle Drug” of Grace!
I remember seeing a commercial on TV that advertised a drug that would help ease the effects of COPD. It showed an animated person with an elephant sitting on top of their chest. As they went throughout their day, the elephant was always chained to them wherever they went. The commercial promised that this “miracle […]
Learning in the Journey – Part II
The pain of Sacrifice is temporary, while the pain of Regret can be forever! 1Samuel 15:22 “What is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.” When I think about it, every […]