I have put pressure on myself to 'find my purpose', as if to discover some great hidden thing. As if it is all up to me (sigh), which thankfully, it is not... God told me to write, but I did not trust He was giving me enough information...I had subtly shifted my focus from following God's lead to wandering down my own path...
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Scripture Memory Challenge 2019 Verse 2
It’s the middle of February already, which means it’s time for our second Scripture Memory Challenge verse for 2019! In case you are new here, we are reNEWing our minds throughout 2019 by memorizing 12 Bible verses – you can find the original post here – it’s never too late to join in! The Teacher sought to find delightful sayings and write words of truth accurately. Delightful Sayings My verse for February is . As a writer, I just love this verse! It sums up a huge part of why I write. The original word translated here as teacher (or preacher) also means collector of sentences. How cool is that! In context, it…
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Fixing My Eyes on Jesus A Book Review
Fixing My Eyes on Jesus Daily Moments in His Word By Anne Graham Lotz Published by Zondervan From the publisher: This beautiful, daily devotional by Anne Graham Lotz will help you start each morning with a focus on Jesus. Fixing My Eyes on Jesus will encourage, uplift, renew, and challenge you on your spiritual walk. Trusted Bible teacher, bestselling author, and CEO of AnGel Ministries Anne Graham Lotz understands how easy it is to lose focus on Jesus and stray off course. Stay on the right path with this beautiful, daily devotional that is perfect for new believers as well as those more seasoned in the faith. Selections from Scripture coupled…
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Why Memorize Scripture? Scripture Memory
When we understand the benefits of committing Scripture to memory, believing they far exceed any opposition, only then will we succeed.
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Scripture Memory Challenge 2019 Verse 1
At the beginning of 2019, I issued a challenge for you to join me in reNEWing our minds throughout 2019 by memorizing 12 Bible verses. So it’s time to get started! If you want to read the original post you can find it here. My verse for January is On the day I called to You, You answered me. You made me strong and brave. I Call – He Answers I love the idea of my strength and bravery coming from God, don’t you? It really takes the pressure off, whew! I mean, it is not my responsibility then, right? Well, maybe a little. God does require my cooperation. He answers…
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Scripture Memory Challenge 2019 ReNEW Your Mind
This year I want to challenge you to join me in memorizing 12 Bible verses by the end of 2019. We can do this!
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Simple Joys A Book Review
I loved this little book! Candace Payne is a delightful writer. A quick inspirational read with beautifully illustrated pages scattered throughout.
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My 2019 One Word The Power of One Simple Word
I'm being won over by minimalists. The need to create order from the inevitable daily chaos. An internal desire placed in my soul by my Creator God. This is the appeal of minimalism. Cutting away the unnecessary to discover the important. Finding what truly matters. In order to make an eternal impact through the years I've been entrusted with on this planet. This is my drive behind one word.
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Peace The Cost and Reward
Peace. We say we want peace. We seek tranquility, contentment, unity. But what if our idea of peace is incomplete?
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I Declare War A Book Review
I Declare War: 4 Keys to Winning the Battle with Yourself By Levi LuskoPublished by Thomas Nelson Levi Lusko is the lead pastor of Fresh Life Church and a bestselling author. In his book, I Declare War: 4 Keys to Wining the Battle with Yourself, Lusko begins by discussing his own personal struggles with anxiety. He then presents simple, straight-forward, practical applications of biblical advice. The book is divided into four parts, each described as a “card”. The first part, Card 1: Declare War on What You Think, discusses how our thoughts affect our emotions, feelings – our moods. The second part, Card 2: Declare War on What You Say,…
