I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15: 13 (New Living Translation) The Apostle Paul is telling us there are three ingredients to which we mustContinue reading “OVERFLOWING with Confident Hope“
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The Significance of Your LEGACY
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. 2 Timothy 4:7 (New Living Translation) Living deep within the heart of every person is a passion and desire to live a life that truly matters. I believe we want to make a contribution for Christ and make aContinue reading “The Significance of Your LEGACY”
Be RENEWED
That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 New Living Translation I thank God for second, third, fourth and one million chances! Particularly in the area of my patience. I have not always been the most patient person. I think fast foodContinue reading “Be RENEWED“
Be THANKFUL
Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim His greatness. Let the whole world know what He has done. Psalm 105:1 NLT What are you thankful for? Personally, I am thankful for my family, my friends, my life, the very breath I breathe. Yet, I hesitate to imagine how I can ever thank God enough forContinue reading “Be THANKFUL“
Tell Your STORY…You Have a TESTIMONY
For the word of God will never fail. Luke 1:37 NLT Every one of my closest and dearest friends and family know I am a storyteller. I can almost guarantee I have a story to share for every situation my friends share with me. For the most part these narratives are the funny or foolishContinue reading “Tell Your STORY…You Have a TESTIMONY”
CHILD of God
The Lord is like a Father to His children, tender and compassionate to those who fear Him. Psalms 103:13 NLT In Christ, you don’t lack a single spiritual blessing. You are God’s precious child and there is no better father than Him! You did nothing to deserve His adoption, love, goodness, and mercy. You simplyContinue reading “CHILD of God”
Checking MY Be-Attitudes
God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for Him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. Matthew 5:3 NLT Oh man…this week was a tough one for me. Family recovering from illness, work colleagues were terminated or laid off, friends enduring hardships, and communities mourning losses of loved ones. I didn’t haveContinue reading “Checking MY Be-Attitudes”
He is on MY SIDE
In the Book of Revelation, John is foretelling the glorious-ness of being in the presence of God. He shares, each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes al around, even under their wings. Day and night they never stop saying, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, whoContinue reading “He is on MY SIDE”
Starting OVER. Take 2
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Starting over may conjure images of work, repeat efforts, new efforts, heavy lifting, and/or frustrations. On the other hand, you can look at starting over as a second chance to refocus,Continue reading “Starting OVER. Take 2“
RECOVERING from Religion
“Religion is a guy in church thinking about fishing. Relationship is a guy out fishing thinking about God.” This upcoming weekend Christians around the world will be celebrating the Risen Savior and flocking to churches on Resurrection Sunday – April 17. For the rest of the world, it will be fun Easter complete with bunniesContinue reading “RECOVERING from Religion“
now what, Linda? 