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His voice is like many waters

September 1, 2023 admin Comments 1 comment

I sat by a river recently with my feet in the frigid mountain water and to keep from thinking of work or life-challenges I thought instead of as many descriptive phrases as I could for the beauty surrounding me. The morning light seemed just as playful as the tumbling water as it highlighted the resplendent green of the translucent leaves creating dappled patterns on the surrounding trails. Everything around me was beautiful and I sat in grateful silence drinking in…

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Surprisingly, obedience to God actually sets you free (see how)!

August 1, 2023 admin Comments 0 Comment

I used to be uncomfortable with it. The verse that says, “If you love me, keep my commandments.” I’m not sure what connotation my personal filter was giving that verse, but to me, it had a negative spin. Perhaps I saw behind the verse manipulation: “IF you ACTUALLY love me, you’ll prove it by obeying me”. Perhaps I felt condemnation behind the verse “You’re not enough, since you don’t perfectly obey me, you clearly do not love me.” I never…

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A red flower growing through a crack in the sidewalk with the quote "You have the power to protect your peace."

How to be powerful during challenging times. Stop dissociating!

July 1, 2023 admin Comments 0 Comment

Have you ever returned home to find that your house has been burned to the ground? Then you get the news your family, those most precious to you, have been kidnapped? Then the people who see you as a leader become embittered against you and not only want you dead, but are threatening to carry out the deed themselves? David in the Bible had a day like that. And I find myself thinking of that passage lately. Sometimes there are…

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Abiding In The Vine: How To Live Your Best Life

June 1, 2023 admin Comments 2 comments

Jesus said: Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me (John 15:4 NASV). Years ago, I was taking a walk after a class in Bible college wondering how on earth I would ever make any difference in the world. In Bible school, there is a lot of emphasis on affecting change and doing great things. One day in…

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A Testimony of Financial Provision

May 1, 2023 admin Comments 0 Comment

Gas prices are up, inflation is higher than it has been in decades, half a million dollars in Colorado gets you a fairly mediocre home. But you know what? God is our provider. Philippians 4:6 says, Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God (NIV). The Bible is true. But when you’re facing hardship, it’s easy to believe it’s not. It’s easy to look at the waves…

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You think you’re better than someone?

April 1, 2023 admin Comments 1 comment

Ava, Heather and Rene. Three women of God who couldn’t seem to figure out how to navigate through all the inevitable clashes of personalities in the wonderful world of roommates. I was so irritated with them for not being willing to “give up their right to be right” and just choose love instead. Their issues were making me grumpy. Did I mention my irritation? Ava texted me and asked for prayer against strife and unforgiveness. Ugh. Just stop being babies….

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God’s leading in important decisions: A testimony of how I met my husband.

March 1, 2023 admin Comments 0 Comment

God wants to be invited into the big and little details of our lives. Huge decisions don’t have to be hard with him on our side. When thinking about last month’s post, I felt this would be a natural continuation. All that waiting I felt I was doing when it came to finding my husband paid off. This is the simple story of how I met my husband and how God was faithful to nudge me in the right direction….

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God wants to help you find your husband

February 1, 2023 admin Comments 1 comment

At the place I work we incorporate a personality test into our interview process. I’m the empathetic, relational type. I value relationships, loyalty, harmony and sincerity (with a bit of bite added in for spice). I’m an encourager, so I naturally look for the best in people and I love close companionship. These are great qualities, but they can also be a cocktail for pain in the dating arena. Through my teens and twenties, I was never without a boyfriend….

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A Testimony of a Last-Minute Salvation

January 1, 2023 admin Comments 3 comments

I couldn’t shake it. A nagging, relentless prompting to write to my grandpa. I barely even knew my mom’s dad and I had a million excuses of why it would do no good. He was in the hospital, in and out of consciousness. He probably wouldn’t have the energy and attention to even read it. It would just offend him anyway. What was the point of aggravating him on his deathbed? I didn’t know what to say or how to say it. …

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Come Close

December 1, 2022 admin Comments 5 comments

My precious people, I long to draw you close. I long to have intimacy with you. I long to show you the closeness that is possible. Look to me in all things. Come to me with everything. I am closer than your breath, than your very heartbeat. Learn to recognize my presence. Learn to recognize my voice. That is the meaning of life, closeness with me. Draw near to me and I will draw near to you. Turn your focus….

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