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Lessons From “The Help”
Saw “The Help” last night. Great movie! Qs to ask yourself: Am I lacking courage to stand up for an issue that’s not right? Am I guilty of prejudice in my own culture? Am I being dishonest with myself – not truly expressing emotions only to one day blow up on someone? We love the…
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Becoming A Woman of Excellence
“Becoming a woman of excellence essentially has nothing to do with our family, friends, or circumstances, but everything to do with our relationship to God and our choosing to trust Him with our lives… A woman of excellence rises above the norm through virtue and goodness. The qualities she is pursuing include knowing God intimately,…
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Prayer— Battle in “The Secret Place”
“We must have a specially selected place for prayer, but once we get there this plague of wandering thoughts begins, as we begin to think to ourselves, “This needs to be done, and I have to do that today. Jesus says to “shut your door.” Having a secret stillness before God means deliberately shutting the…
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Does Modern Slavery Start at Home?
“When most men first start looking at pornography, they often fail to consider the consequences of their actions. But the other end of pornography is the blood-stained pajamas of 7-year-old girls.” Read… Reject Apathy – Does Modern Slavery Start at Home?.
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Guard Your Heart
No, you are not abandoned by God. No, your sin is not too much for him. Yes, he loves you even though you’ve been sinned against and have sinned grievously. Yes, he forgives you and will redeem you as his child. Know God’s promises to you in Scripture; he is the ultimate Keeper of your…
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Let Jesus Argue With Your Soul About Being Anxious
We should be slow to treat Jesus as if he doesn’t know what he is doing. He is not naïve in the way he deals with our anxiety. In Matthew 6:25-34 he tells us three times not to be anxious (vv. 25, 31, 34) and gives us eight reasons not to be anxious. Read… Let…
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It’s All a Dress Rehearsal for Eternity
This life. This Day. It’s all a dress rehearsal for eternity. This really hit me today more than ever… and I found comfort in it. No more sadness, no more goodbyes, no more pain. One day, it will be forever. Forever joy! And so now, it’s good practice. Practice being in His presence and keeping…
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Sometimes Criticism is Love in Disguise
“Have you ever considered criticism may just be goodness and mercy pursuing you (Psalm 23:6)?” This article below has certainly challenged me. I have always thought that one must take criticism and turn it into coaching. Yet, last Fall, I was on the verge of burnout and nearly resigned from my ministry post due to…
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The Cost of Our False Gods « Alan Fadling
“What false gods are you most tempted to worship in place of the One True God?” Read… The Cost of Our False Gods « Alan Fadling: Notes from my Unhurried Journey.
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Lessons Learned From a Four Year Old: Comfort
“My grandson came over last weekend. He was not having a good day! Tears were rolling down his cheeks. I acknowledged how he was feeling by saying, “It does not look like you are having a good day, so come and sit with me.” He climbed into my lap and sat quietly. After a few…
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 