Tag: hope
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Navigating singlehood to a relationship
here I was, swimming in the depths of the sea. I heard the Lord ask me to go deeper with Him. As I swam deeper still, He asked me to look up and I saw the sun’s rays gently fracture the water directly above. The water currents gave the dancing sunlight, streaming down into the…
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The Scattering
Community is something we are designed to appreciate and at the best of times, we revel in it. The rest of the time, we crave acceptance, company and comfort. After all, God created us for His enjoyment and blessing and in His company we find joy and fulfillment. So what better way to live than…
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Aiding and Abetting
Our daughter came home from school one day and dropped onto the sofa face drawn and followed by a long sigh. “That is it! No more soccer for me. It was so embarrassing!” Naturally, we asked what had taken place and she blurted out that one classmate scored an own-goal. The other school team laughed…
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Nkt! Really? Really?!
Really cross at something I should have dealt with a while back. I let things slide and before I knew it, the little nag had grown into a monster! My reaction? I spent a day or so planning a beat-down. Boy did it feel good – I mentally visualized myself as some tough super-hero, ready…
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Come On – Dive In!
Is this glass half empty or half full? What does that say about me? What is this experience about? Is this really it? Reconciling our choices, where we stand and what we want can be tough. That is when I need to retrace my steps and refer to how God sees me, from God’s Word.…
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A Journey With A Purpose
What could be worse than hearing from God, then ending up in slavery days later? This is only the beginning of Joseph’s struggles. A brotherly prank goes too far and Joseph soon finds himself stripped of his lovely technicolor coat, family, comforts, security and all things familiar.
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No Fear Friday Everyday
Fear creeps up on you. Before long, it has captured and cornered you in your own mind. It crushes, overpowers and controls. If left alone, fear can stifles and cripples. There is definitely hope!
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The Ultimate Gift
Easter conjures up sad memories of Christ’s suffering, betrayal, shoddy trial and crucifixion. Early memories of Jesus’ suffering led to me wonder why anyone would celebrate Easter. Fears now quashed, as God gave me understanding. That the Messiah would choose death, as He chose to defend all those who confess their belief in Him? Simply…
