Tag Archives: Faith
When You Are Down – Part 2
When I got emotionally down during our separation and did not seem to have energy or hope for much of anything, one thing I learned was that if I put on Scripture-based worship music, in awhile my mood would improve. Also, … Continue reading
When You Are Down – Part 1
During our separation, I learned the power of speaking scripture aloud. Jesus overcame his temptations in the desert by speaking very short scriptures in answer to satan (Matthew 4:1-11). There are times in life when it is great to memorize long passages … Continue reading
Testimony
This past Sunday we were invited to share our testimony and teach a PAIRS tool during the sermon time for the Westside Christian Community Church in Springfield, Ohio. It has been a while since we have taken 15 minutes to publicly … Continue reading
Testimony / Encouragement Just When Needed
During our separation there were times when God brought some amazing encouragement to me just when I needed it. Once I was at a church in Michigan that was pastored by a friend. At the end of the service they … Continue reading
Testimony/Surviving Down Days
There were days during our separation where I was so down it was hard to function. One thing I found helpful on those days was to speak aloud the Lord’s Prayer and the 23rd Psalm. Usually, a little while later … Continue reading
Forgiveness
Joy Eggerichs has an excellent post on forgiveness. I thought it was wonderful the way she pointed out that just as God loves us He loves those who hurt us. He takes no delight in punishing us or anyone else … Continue reading
What’s on My Heart
I’m here this morning struggling to know what to write about. Something that will speak from the heart of God to yours. Something that He’s taught me that I can share with you. But nothing’s coming. And the deadline is … Continue reading
Are You Encountering Rapids?
The hubby and I went to breakfast this morning after church. We went to Clifton Mill and were able to watch the water wheel for the mill running and gushing water and the Little Miami River rushing by. Rushing being … Continue reading
What if trials of this life . . .
The hubby and I were “doing” church at home this morning and listened to the song Blessings by Laura Story. It’s a huge reminder that it’s important while going through trials to have God’s perspective that they are His mercies … Continue reading
Being Thankful
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.~ Colossians 2:6-7 (NIV) Let the … Continue reading
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