Discipleship & Spiritual Growth
Scripture Devotional – Joshua 1:16
Scripture Devotional: Joshua 1:16 I love reading about the Israelites . It’s a story that reminds me of myself. The Israelites start out as slaves, freed in Exodus, then wandering around in the desert they struggle to trust and obey God – like me. But God’s love and faithfulness remains unwavering for the Israelites. It’s…
Read MoreFinding Purpose in Emotional Pain
How do you respond to emotional pain? Do you tend to run from emotional pain? Maybe you fight and resist any sign of pain on the horizon. It’s possible you surrender, accepting your circumstances. We all face seasons when emotional pain collides with our life. The “why’s” can be counterproductive and drain us of the…
Read MoreThe Power of Our Words
The Power of Our Words I was glued to a demonstration for kids about the power of our words. This demonstration was based on James 3:1-12. The lady doing the demo had a table with several items, each covered with a blanket. She asked the question, “Can you think of any weapons of mass destruction?”…
Read More5 Elements of Christian Counseling
Seeking Christian Counseling is a difficult decision to make. Sometimes it’s marked by a feeling of coming to the end of ourselves. We may feel like we’re all out of ideas. The dialogue in our head can sound like this… “I have tried everything! Nothing is working!’… We’ve all been there. The decision to seek…
Read More5 Habits Leading to Positive Thinking
Did you know the power of positive thinking is searched in Google over a million times each month? It’s a catchy phrase that the world has turned to as a path to a happier life. “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever…
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