I’m so thankful for this truth: God promises to bring good from the storms of devastation in our lives. He reminds us in His word that there is great gain when we face painful times, as difficult as it may be. And yet I’m ever so aware of this as well, it’s never easy to live through. Necessary? Yes, if we ever long to grow. But easy? No, not ever. No one wishes for hard times in … [Read more...] about 7 Promises to Remind Us: God Will Bring Good from the Storms in Our Lives
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Letting Go of Negative Self-Talk
As I looked through vacation pictures recently, I realized I was doing it again. My mind, my own worst critic, judging every photo with such negativity, "I look fat in that picture...it's a great photo of everyone else, but I don't like how I look...my hair looks awful in these..." and so it went on. I've done it for years, always more critical with myself in my own thoughts and internal dialogue … [Read more...] about Letting Go of Negative Self-Talk
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Ever feel like you're often your own worst critic in life? Stop the negative self talk and get on with all that God has inspired you to do. Believe the truth of what God says about you - you are significant, you are valuable, you have purpose, you are amazing! "Be careful how you think, your life is shaped by your thoughts." Prov. 4:23 … [Read more...] about Believe
Jesus Loves the Little Children
Last week, Noah was determined to write out this verse and hang it on our house outside. He said he wanted everyone who walked by to see the words. John 3:16 - such profound truth that takes simple child-like faith to believe. God loved. He gave. Moments later, Troy found our little guy upstairs, all by himself, on his knees, quietly praying, giving his life to Christ. … [Read more...] about Jesus Loves the Little Children