“Embrace the Trial” – Part 8
6 Nov 2018

“Embrace the Trial” – Part 8

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Understanding more of the “What” Question – “Embracing ‘What’ God Delights In” Understanding Who God is leads to knowing what He desires of me, but also what He delights in. Right knowledge leads to right living. With the privilege of … Continued

Embrace the Trial – Part 7
14 Sep 2018

Embrace the Trial – Part 7

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Understanding the “What” Question – “Embracing‘What’ God Desires” The “Who” question leads us to the “What” question. Understanding more of Who God is brings us to the place of seeing our trial through the lens of Scripture from God’s perspective. … Continued

Embrace the Trial – Part 5
13 Oct 2017

Embrace the Trial – Part 5

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Understanding the Struggle – “Embracing the Tragedy or Triumph” “I give up! This is too hard! What’s the use in trying anymore!” I don’t recall having actually stated these words, but the truth is my attitude, at times, has spoken … Continued

Embrace the Trial – Part 4
12 Sep 2017

Embrace the Trial – Part 4

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Understanding the “WHO” Question – “Embracing more of ‘Who’ God is” “It is in our acceptance of what is given [whatever that may be], that God gives Himself.” This quote comes from her book, “These Strange Ashes,” where Elisabeth Elliot … Continued

Embrace the Trial – Part 3
21 Aug 2017

Embrace the Trial – Part 3

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Understanding the “WHO” Question – “Embracing ‘Who’ God is” We are talking about the process of embracing our trials. In part one we discussed the “poem challenge”. In part 2 we sought to understand the “Why” question and why it is the unproductive … Continued

Embrace the Trial – Part 2
6 Aug 2017

Embrace the Trial – Part 2

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We are talking about the process of embracing our trials. In part one we discussed the “poem challenge”. Here in part two we consider the “why” question. Understanding the “WHY” Question – “Embracing ‘Why’ I Am Going Through This” “God never … Continued

Knowing God’s Forgiveness
6 May 2016

Knowing God’s Forgiveness

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How often is your life burdened down by a guilty conscience? Do you struggle with moving on from past sins? Do you find God’s forgiveness seemingly just out of reach? King David knew the struggle of being burdened down with a guilty conscience. … Continued

The God Who Knows Me and Still Loves Me
21 Aug 2015

The God Who Knows Me and Still Loves Me

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How much do others know about you? People tend to be guarded, to varying degrees, about what they share with others as we all have those areas in our lives that we don’t want others to know about. Although I find it … Continued

Silencing the “Sin Detector”
20 Jun 2015

Silencing the “Sin Detector”

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It’s the middle of the night and you are enjoying a restful night when a high-pitched, piercing sound suddenly breaks through the quiet, stillness and startles you awake. You realize that the smoke detector has been set off by the … Continued