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When We’ve Lost Our Hope: Jesus Is the Answer

June 6, 2016 by Debbie 13 Comments

Recently in a Bible Study, we talked about this story from Acts 3, when Peter healed the crippled man who sat beside the Gate called Beautiful. And ever since then, I've kept thinking of it again and again. It seems to be such a personal reminder. Because at times in life, we can all possibly relate to this man who sat by the gate. Maybe because there have been times when we too have … [Read more...] about When We’ve Lost Our Hope: Jesus Is the Answer

Filed Under: Encouragement, Faith, God's Truth, God's Word, Hope, Inspiration, Life, Prayer Tagged With: healing, hope, Jesus is the Answer, power in His Name, restoration, Truth

The God of Do-Overs

March 31, 2016 by Debbie 5 Comments

I'm so thankful...that God is the God of do-overs. He's the God of second chances. He's the God of fresh starts, clean slates, new chapters, another day, and hope. He's the God of hope. And as certain as the sun rises every morning, is the certainty that He has a plan and purpose for each day He gives us here. Yet maybe sometimes we feel like we've blown it, like we've wasted too much … [Read more...] about The God of Do-Overs

Filed Under: Encouragement, Faith, Hope Tagged With: do-over, encouragment, hope, redemption, restoration, second chance

Finding Beauty in Brokenness: Christ Came to Heal and Redeem

March 8, 2016 by Debbie 8 Comments

It crashed to the floor, breaking into an explosion of pieces. Beyond repair. My favorite mug, now being swept into the trash. “Should have been more careful,” I mumbled to myself.  In the midst of the hurried cleaning frenzy, I’d lost my grip. So telling of real life. “Just glue it back Mom,” my kids said. But it would never be the same. The damage was done. Broken things. Very familiar to a … [Read more...] about Finding Beauty in Brokenness: Christ Came to Heal and Redeem

Filed Under: Encouragement, Faith, Family, God's Word, Hope, Marriage, Truth Tagged With: brokenness, healing, hope, restoration, struggles, verses of hope

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