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Advent Devotional: Christmas Day
“These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow.” John 15:11 ESV When we think of all the things Jesus said, everything from…
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- Accountability with Grace
- Encouraging Others
- Identity In Christ
- Misc
- Pointing others to God
- Prayer
- Relationships
- Shame & Shame-based identity
Unforgettable
Have you ever met someone who you connect with instantly? Or someone who stirs trouble continuously? Or is just unforgettable? Yes, we all have. But what is the reason that certain people leave an impression on us? I met someone several years ago that I connected with and developed a friendship. I noticed that when…
Where Are You God?
I had a dream the other night. I do not remember the dream at all; however, when I woke up, I remember thinking “Where are you God?”. Have you ever wondered that? What was it that made you ask that question? Was it your circumstances or the world’s? David wondered that. He was bold enough…
Gift of Joy, a gift from God
Have you read the book of James in the Bible? When I was a teen, I decided to read the Bible cover to cover. I got through Genesis and started Exodus and decided to read the New Testament. Switching Testaments was my downfall. I failed to finish the Old Testament. I decided once to read…
Handling Disappointments
Today (Saturday) I find myself very disappointed. Omission of facts is the same a lying in my opinion. Finding out that you have been lied to is a disappointment in itself. It breaks down trust between you and that person. It was a distraction. I am on a Women’s Retreat trying to connect with God.…
My Painful Bible Study
Several years ago, I wrote something that caused a lot of trouble in my life. I felt God prompting me to write a Bible study. I prayed before starting to write, I asked God to show me what to write and what scriptures I needed. When I got to a chapter on gossip, God convicted…
Unexpected Strength
I recently purchased a few bracelets with this phrase on them, “Unexpected Strength”. I also purchased me a t-shirt with it embroidered on it. When it came in yesterday, I was excited about it. But then I could not get the phrase out of my mind. Unexpected Strength. Eleven years ago(death of parents, for those…
New Year, Same Struggle
New Year’s Eve has come and gone. That means it is a New Year. New opportunities. Do you make Resolutions? I used to, but finally stopped because I made the same ones every year. I have struggled with weight loss for a while now. Last year I joined weight watchers and a gym. I was…
