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Believe You Are Loved
Do you need to be reminded you’re enough? You’re worthy? The truth is we are loved. Each and every one of us. 1 John 4:10 says, “This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us
Make Margin
We tell ourselves life will slow down. After the holidays. After the kids go back to school. After the kids are out of school. After we finish a big project at work. We assume at some point there will be time to breathe. Sip some tea in our favorite mug. We make plans to
Choose Joy
Joy is the difference-maker in the life of a believer. It’s evidence that God is at work. Joy doesn’t ignore the tragedy or trials of life, and it doesn’t fake a smile. It’s not a fleeting feeling, but an attitude of love and hope.
Trade Fear for Courage
Fear digs its claws in deep and shakes you to the core. It’s debilitating. It affects your heart, mind, body, and soul. Fear isolates and robs us of courage. Fear convinces us of the worst possible scenario. Fear destroys us.
Learn to Forgive
Forgiveness denied doesn’t punish the other person. It punishes us. We make excuses as to why we could never forgive those who have wronged us but in doing so we deny ourselves fresh grace. We think we’re justified in our refusal to forgive, but our heart grows cold to the love of Jesus when we harbor bitter feelings.
7 Tips to Break Up with Your Phone
Is your phone the first thing you reach for in the morning and the last thing you touch before bed? Do you frequently pick up your phone to check your lock screen notifications? Do you go on your phone to “look something up” only to discover 45 minutes later that you forgot what you were searching for in the first place? Are you hooked on any number of addicting game apps and find it impossible to avoid trying to beat the current level you’re on and progress to the next one?
Finding Purpose in “Nothing”
What goes through your mind when you are expecting something to work out and nothing happens? I get pretty disappointed every single time. Recently I’ve been meditating on the Book of Psalms. I noticed a pattern where the writer begins by listing his troubles in the beginning or is expressing disappointment over things that are not going according to what he expected, but still, he finds purpose in praising God who is in control.
I’m Not Good Enough
What do you do when the words “I’m not good enough” come into your thoughts? When negative thoughts like “I can’t do this” or “I’ll never change” create limitations in your daily life and keep you from even trying? Do you have lies that hang around in your head no matter how much you try to ignore them? Do you have regrets that nag at you because of something you didn’t complete or were too afraid to begin?
Who is Your Guide?
It is impossible to travel safely in all my road trips across America unless I have my Waze navigation system open on my phone. When you are going through a dark and painful night of the soul, it may take a while before you remember that God is your guide—and that he wants you to have his help.
Is God Punishing Me?
Does trouble or difficult situations ever cause you to wonder if God is punishing you? The circumstances of our lives are not always easy – job loss, broken down car, failed relationships, health problems, financial difficulties – can all cause us to question, “Why is God punishing me?!”