God's nature, God's presence

The God of Singing: He Will Quiet You with His Love

Do you hear it? Find a quiet place. I know that can be difficult, but it’s not impossible. Get alone with yourself and God and listen. He is singing. “The Lord God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you with his love; he will exult over …

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purpose, Uncategorized

How do I Find My Purpose Series: Part 1

pur·pose ˈpərpəs/ noun noun: purpose; plural noun: purposes the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. “the purpose of the meeting is to appoint a trustee” synonyms:       motive, motivation, grounds, cause, occasion, reason, point,basis,   There is a deep need in all of us to find our purpose–our reason for taking up space on …

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faith, heaven, purpose, Uncategorized

Comparison Threatens Your Purpose

Comparison stifles us. It clips our wings, buries our hopes, and threatens our God-purpose. I know comparison too well. I could tell you many stories of its hold on me, but I’ll tell you one of my favorite. It’s a story of pride, running shoes, and an old lady. (I wasn’t the old lady.) I used to be a runner. …

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Battles, Bite of Bread, Shield of God, trusting God

Bite of Bread: Bible Verses for days of fighting Battles

        Shields were used in battle. Nobody needed a shield on a peaceful day. I know many people fighting battles right now. Some of the fights are just starting. Some have lasted way too long. If you’re not in the midst of a struggle, I hope you will still write down these verses in preparation for anything …

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forgiveness, grace, peace

The Keys to the Storehouse of Grace: How to find Peace

Easier said than done, right? “Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart.” Col. 3:15 Well, it’s especially difficult when something is not right. When you’ve been hurt by someone you trusted or trials surround you–one disaster after another seem to be coming your way. “Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart.” How do we do that? …

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