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For Whose Glory?
“I believe I am called to lead and help, but not without admitting I am equally wounded and sinful. A humble, broken woman who takes God’s Word seriously and herself lightly is a woman that God wants to use. Not for her glory but for his alone. This ongoing heart struggle tethers me to this…
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Dealing with Disappointment
Disappointment is the first seed of doubt that intrudes on our faith. Disappointment sounds so harmless, but it’s the tip of a wedge that will stop our spiritual growth and make us bitter and defeated. …if we let our disappointment fester, the wedge is driven in a little farther, and we experience discouragement. Unchecked, discouragement…
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How to Overcome Temptation
Do you know how to overcome temptations? Because it is not about growing your moral muscle! God delights in helping us. Read… How to Overcome | Flowing Faith.
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The Son of a Carpenter Who Builds and Restores
“The carpenter’s Son will take the nail and a tree made into a cross, and He will rebuild us and restore us and all we who are broken down will find shelter in grace and make the heart of God home. No wonder this time of year we haul trees into our homes. Lord God,…
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Trusting God Even Though… « Alan Fadling
“What are some of the ifs that linger in my faith? If our finances are strong. If no one in our family has any physical illnesses or injuries. If my emotions are always up and never down.” Read… Trusting God Even Though… « Alan Fadling: Notes from my Unhurried Journey.
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Blazing Grace « Alan Fadling
“I am not fanning my own self-developed abilities into flame. I am fanning a gift into flame.” Read… Blazing Grace « Alan Fadling: Notes from my Unhurried Journey.
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Overheard in an Orchard (A Lesson on Anxiety and Worry)
As a little girl visiting my mom’s childhood farm in Kansas, I remember my loving grandmother had a wooden plaque on her wall with a painting on it. There were two birds on it and a poem. Portions of this poem was in my head this morning around 9am as I walked across my frosted…
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Painful Memories?
How are you doing today? Is everything in your life great right now or are you suffering? Painful memories? I can relate. Read… Painful Memories | Christian Daily Devotionals.
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Growing in Spiritual Discernment
Instead of falling to temptation, the Father wants to help us with a strategy for finding true peace, inner quiet, rest, well-being, joy, spiritual energy, holy disengagement and so on. Read… Growing in Spiritual Discernment « Alan Fadling: Notes from my Unhurried Journey.
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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…
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 