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Tag Archives: Romans 8:38-39
Lingerie
Years ago, the husband of a friend of mine would buy lingerie for her from an intimates boutique. It was obvious when he gave the gift to her, that he had spent time, thought, and felt a deep love and … Continue reading
Posted in maturing in Christ, reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged 1 Corinthians 2:9, 2 Corinthians 4:18, blessings, choices, desiring God, Deuteronomy 4:9, encouragement, energy, faith, faith journey, God's help, God's plan, grace, growth, Hebrews 13:5, Hope, Isaiah 33:6, Jesus, learning, life, lingerie, Luke 12:34, marriage, matthew 12:34, Matthew 6:22, mercy, perseverance, prayer, Proverbs 23:19, Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 4:7, Romans 8:38-39, struggles, teachable, time, treasures, trust
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On mountaintops, valleys, and closets
When I became engaged, it was nothing like the Hallmark movie proposal. My hubby and I were on the telephone. He was in his apartment in Denver, Colorado and I was in my bedroom in my folks’ house in the … Continue reading
Posted in growing pains, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged choices, closes, desiring God, divorce, Ephesians 2:8-9, faith, faith journey, gay, grace, growth, homosexuality, Hope, learning, life, lost and found, marriage, Matthew 5:16, mountaintops, prayer, questions and answers, Romans 8:38-39, struggles, trust, valleys, Who I am and Whose I am
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Turns in the road
All of my life my dad has had a bit of an adventurous spirit. When we were in the car for a drive he would get to a T in the road and ask, “Left or right?” We would say … Continue reading
The funk in the room
As I have been writing these past weeks I have been wrestling with a sense of depression and hopelessness. Not over a particular thing or event, just an overall gloomy cloud that seems to follow me wherever I go. Work, … Continue reading
defiant hearts
The older I get, the more I cross paths with people from different backgrounds. Most often, I can tell who has had some difficult experiences. They are quick to stand with clenched fists, eyes narrowed, scowling lines etch their faces, … Continue reading
not partial
As believers we have a tendency to make our faith into a country club, exclusive only to those found worthy enough to enter. I have watched many Christians make the process of salvation become a multi-step, graduate level course, instead … Continue reading
Posted in growing pains, reflections
Tagged 2 Peter 3:18, 2 Peter 3:9, Acts 10: 42-43, Acts 10:34-35, Acts 11:15, Acts 11:18, Acts 11:9, Gentiles, God's faithfulness, grace, mercy, not partial, Romans 8:38-39
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roaming
Wandering lost doesn’t always look “lost” to others. When we were on the wrong side of grace (Romans 8:5-8) we did not think our actions were wrong, hurtful, or even dangerous. We were just having fun, living according to our own … Continue reading
Posted in reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged found, Isaiah 64:6, lost, Luke 18-18-23, roaming, Romans 8:38-39, Romans 8:5-8
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Nothing
In recent news we have heard again of the deaths of Christians for sake of being “Christian.” Twenty-one Christians were beheaded by ISIS in Egypt sparking sorrow, grief, and outrage around the world’s Christian community. We are being reminded again … Continue reading
Posted in growing pains, reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged choices, Christ Jesus, Christian community, death, desiring God, encouragement, faith, faith journey, family, fear, God's help, grace, Gracia Burnham, Hope, ISIS, Jesus, learning, life, Nate Saint, perseverance, promises of god, Romans 8:38-39, storms, struggles, teachable, trials, trust
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it never fails
Today I began my journey as a small group leader in the high school ministry at church. I was nearly bursting with joy because I finally get to do what I have always wanted to do–work with teenagers. My Monday-Friday … Continue reading
Posted in reflections, Walking by Faith and not by sight
Tagged Bible verses, choices, desiring God, encouragement, faith, faith journey, God's help, growth, Hope, learning, life, love, perseverance, prayer, promises of god, Romans 8:38-39, trust
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