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Learning to Just Be Still with God

Learning to Just Be Still with God

Just be. How can two little words hold so much emotion and meaning? On the one hand, just be may feel like a deep cleansing exhale. A release of pressure. A stepping away from all responsibilities. A surrender of unrealistic expectations. One the other hand, just be could feel like handcuffs restricting you from that thing you feel compelled to do. Maybe it’s the dream you can’t wait to get started on. Maybe it is putting your hands to something, which gives you a sense of security when life spins out of control, albeit that may not be the best course of action.…

The Lord is My Banner | Encounter God #11

The Lord is My Banner | Encounter God #11

What do you picture when you think of a banner? Do you envision the ones you find in a high school gym, recognizing a championship? Do you see a banner hanging on a wall, announcing the reason for a celebration? Maybe you see two high-schoolers carrying a banner in front of the cheerleader, flag corp, and marching band in the Memorial Day Parade? When we think of the Lord as our Banner, I actually think all those various kinds of banners in light of this name that Moses gave to the Lord: Moses built an altar there and named it…

Three Ways to Not Give Up When Life is Overwhelming

3 Ways to Not Give Up When Life is Overwhelming

Are you tempted to give up on God or your commitment to living out your faith when life is overwhelming? I can certainly raise my hand! An ordinary day can be overwhelming enough when it comes to balancing motherhood, marriage, ministry, and work, nevermind what life feels like when the unexpected happens. Health issues for my daughter. House issues and too many sales guys trying to pitch solutions. A limping dog. Car dashboard lights flashing warnings. Dear friends going through horrible losses. Friends not being nice to friends. All that an add on a pandemic like the Coronavirus, and feeling out…

The Lord will Provide | Encounter God #10

The Lord Will Provide | Encounter God #10

Does God actively pursue us to see if our hearts and lives are aligned with His commands, promises, and plans for our lives? Do you think God still tests us like the way He tested Abraham in the sacrifice of His son Isaac? As we peer into Genesis 22, looking at the encounter between Abraham and God — a profound encounter of instruction and obedience, trust and waiting. God instructs Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac. I can only imagine the torment that night, waiting for the morning to break. There are no words recorded, allowing us to know what…

A Fresh Encounter with God Changes Everything

A Fresh Encounter with God Changes Everything

How well do you know God? Do you see Him as an “out there” being who is gambling with your life? Is He a cranky old judge, ready to dole out an indictment? Or is He kind and gentle, gracious and forgiving? Who we think God is, impacts everything about the way we live our lives. Growing up in an abusive home made it nearly impossible for me to see God as a loving father. My faith upbringing didn’t help either, as I believed I had to earn God’s love and blessing. Can you see how that might play out in my life, even today?…

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