Loss of a loved one

The loss of a loved one is difficult, and how we deal with it can impact our lives.  The Bible tells us if we mourn, we are blessed.   “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Grieving a loss is hard for some people in this busy...
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Are we excited about God’s word?

Just recently, my daughter, mom and I went estate selling. We found a lot of treasures. I noticed how happy this made my mom. As I pondered this, I thought, does God’s word make us this happy? It should. There are innumerable treasures hidden in His word. For example, “Great...
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Good grief

Is there such a thing as good grief? I know when my husband died, I only wanted to get rid of the pain. I read many books on grief, trying to find answers. Many say there is a process to grieving, and you need to go through it, others say...
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Identity?

Are you struggling with who you are? Push into the Lord and allow Him to help you. God’s word tells us that we are a new creation if we lay down our life to Christ. “…if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is...
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What…forgive

… How can I possibly forgive what they have done? Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, you can receive forgiveness.   “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 john 1:9 Unforgiveness is a sin. Jesus said in...
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Rest – more than sleep

Do you know what it means to rest? To stop working, to let God have the reigns. We are a society that works and works. Even on our days off, we work. The enemy of our soul is stealing from us. John 10:10 says, “The thief does not come except...
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God’s goodness

You cannot deny God’s goodness when you look at what God has created. “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” Psalm 19:1. Job was in awe at what God proclaimed to have created and could only say, “My ears had heard of you but now my...
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Remaining Hopeful

When things do not work out as expected, how do you remain hopeful?   First, do not drift away from the Lord.  He is your hope.  As a matter of fact, seek Him as you have never before.  Talk to God, tell Him how you feel and proclaim His word.   Lord, your word says….. I...
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Keep your conduct

“Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.” 1 Peter 2:12 Unbelievers are watching your every move. They want to know if what you have is authentic. We...
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God knows

“Who has put wisdom in the mind? or who has given understanding to the heart?” Job 38:36 Wisdom and understanding come from God. We so often think it is our own doing. Not so. God is the one who is in control of all things and gives what He desires...
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