There are decisions that we make every day that help determine the space we live in. Whether we live in the broken space or decide to live in the space of healing is largely based on our decisions. There are times when the decision is made on a moment by moment basis. As we begin... Continue Reading →
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 Christ didn't just take on my sin to remove it from me. He became my sin that in His death, it would die also. Sin should not have power over... Continue Reading →
Joy may seem impossible when your in the midst of your brokenness, but with God, nothing is impossible. In fact, the Bible says:My brethren, count it all JOY when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect... Continue Reading →
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! “May they be secure who love you!Peace be within your walls and security within your towers!” Psalm 122:6-7 What a good prayer to offer up always for Jerusalem, but especially as I am headed there in just a few weeks. To ask God for peace in the midst of turmoil and security in... Continue Reading →
Often times in our brokenness we spend so much time looking for someone to blame. There may really be a person at the root of our pain. As a teenager, I was raped. The only person to blame for my brokenness in that situation was the rapist. I had a counselor tell me that I... Continue Reading →
And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Luke 22:19 Passover, the Last Supper, communion, done in remembrance of salvation from the sacrifice of the Lamb of God. I certainly do... Continue Reading →
When you're broken, there are moments, sometimes long ones, when you feel like you can not possibly go on. That moment looks different for each of us. Some moments are a fleeting thought we can capture and move forward, knowing it is a choice to stay there. There are other times, that the moment seems... Continue Reading →
One of my Jackie-ism's has always been "Words have power." I admit it is not an original saying, but one that I do say quite often. If I am remotely paying attention, it bothers me when people are speaking negative things over themselves or others, even if in jest. It doesn't matter who you are,... Continue Reading →
Broken, an adjective, defined as: having been fractured or damaged and no longer in one piece or in working order. (of a marriage or other long-term relationship) having ended. denoting a family in which the parents are divorced or separated. (of an agreement or promise) not observed by one of the parties involved. (of a... Continue Reading →
“for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.”Philippians 2:13 The amplified version of the Scripture says “For it is [not your strength, but it is] God who is effectively at work in you, both to will and to work [that is, strengthening,... Continue Reading →
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