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Discouragement: Disillusioned Self-love~ Oswald Chambers

Discouragement is disillusioned self-love, and self-love may be love for my devotion to Jesus–not my love for Jesus Himself (My Utmost for His Highest). Photo By Kim Andrist Oswald never tip-toed around the hard stuff. He always called it as he saw it. When I read this sentence above, the words went straight to my human heart. Me? Self-love? Love …

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The Lie of Anxiety: The Power of Peace

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. …

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A Survey of Philippians 4:4-7: What Do You Think?

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all human understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ …

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Confessionsof my Hair Obsession

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interest, but to the interest of others (Philippians 2:1-4). It’s been a thorn in my side for at least twenty years. I don’t remember not liking my hair as a child. I was …

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Mars Versus Venus and the Hole in Our Hearts

It’s only August but the holiday season is approaching which means Christmas company parties will be here before you know it. It’s never too early to start preparing! (This one is for the few men who read my blog. Thanks guys!) My experience/revelation at last year’s company party… There’s nothing like sitting around a fancy table with place settings that …

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