Tag: help
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3 (Hopeful) Truths for the Overwhelmed
My calendar always ends up a mess. It seems like everything is happening at once and at the same time like the things that really matter to me aren’t happening at all. I notice plenty of hurry up and wait. In the meantime, I begin to hear the phrase “you can’t do it all.” Every…
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Book Review: Unashamed by Heather Davis Nelson
“Fear sets in, and you relationally freeze up, locked in shame. What now? You need to be rescued. How about a perfect love that drives out fear (1 John 4:18)?” –pg52 Many of us are familiar with social fears, along with fear of failure, rejection, and unworthiness. We often read about relationship challenges and there…
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In {Google} We Trust
{The second installment in the In ____We Trust Series} I like to stop by Christ on my way to Google. I wave hello, say “thanks” or “please.” Even “so glad you’re still here, I love you and trust you!” and then get along on my merry way to wherever I’m ultimately headed. It’s often to…
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In ____ We Trust {Series}
As we detail our troubles, we intend for our hearts to trust. But we overshare our hopes while downplaying our fears. We try to back up our feelings of trust- a form of faith- with evidence and proof that it’s working. That things will get better “if.” Our trust is half-hearted. So our hearts only…
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WordoftheWeek: Knowledge
His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. –2 Peter 1:3 Said differently: It is through our knowledge of Him that He has given us all we need for a godly life. 2 thoughts on the matter: This…
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His Word Works in Me- The Word Works Series
The final post in The Word Works Series! I’m so thankful! Over the past two months, some amazing, gracious guest bloggers have written to encourage, exhort, and testify to the power of God’s Word at work in their lives. God Himself testifies to the abilities of His Word. For example, Scripture tells us that the…
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WordoftheWeek: Satisfy
To have enough. What a mind-boggling concept. We live our days on “more,” not “enough.” Our time is spent seeking more time. Our appetites are never appeased for long. Our work earns what it takes to get by- but never enough to meet all of our needs and desires. We are the unsatisfied. And often,…
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Memorizing the Mind of God- The Word Works Series
There’s always something to learn on Michele’s blog Living Our Days because Michele is a true learner. Writing frequent book reviews, commentary on Bible studies, and posts on lessons she’s learning, Michele is a sit-at-His-feet writer. Eager to plop down and dig in with her today! “I want to keep it handy in case I…
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WordoftheWeek: ROCK
“Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken… Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.” -Psalm 62:2 & 6 What does it mean that Christ is our rock? That He is a Refuge Earlier this week,…
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THE WORD WORKS
A simple “I love you” can take root in a person’s heart and change them. Hearing “I believe in you” or “you’re special” makes all the difference to children- and confident adults. Likewise, disparaging words can wreak havoc on anyone’s life. Our words are powerful. How much more are His? Over the centuries, people have…