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Tag Archives: Growth
Prepared for Presence
“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps and … Continue reading
Posted in Faith
Tagged Faith, Growth, prayer, Purpose, Relationship, Scripture, truth
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Met by Attitude
I was struck with the attitude in responses I heard in this passage this morning during my quiet time. One day as Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, great crowds pressed in on him to … Continue reading
I am
I am a native of my community. I was born and raised in the same local place. Then so moved away and spent a little more than a decade out of state before finding my way back home. That also … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Hope, Restoration
Tagged Abuse, blessing, Faith, forgiveness, Grace, Growth, healing, hope, Lessons, Love, promises, Purpose, Relationship, Scripture, Testimony, truth
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Time to…
The hills of Santa Maria are teaming with rolling acres of farmland. Even in June, there were fields in different stages of harvest. It was far from what I expected, but as I listened to the stories from my aunt … Continue reading
Stalled
The word leaped from the reading that I was listening to this morning, Christine Caine’s new book Unexpected “Stalled.” I don’t remember if the word following was faith or hope, listening while I get ready for work often means … Continue reading
POD #11: The breakthrough story
Tell the story of any breakthrough, comeback or turnaround you’ve ever had, witnessed or dreamed of. Keep in mind that every story has these things: a beginning, middle and an end a setup, a struggle and a wrap-up a hero, … Continue reading
Representations of denial
And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest. But Peter stood at the door outside. Then the other … Continue reading
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Tagged Character, discipline, Faith, Grace, Growth, Lessons, Relationship, Scripture
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Windows to my soul
One of my friends called me out on something this past week. I know that it was needed, and I received what she had to share. I had been hearing that quiet inner voice telling me to stop making excuses. … Continue reading
Blinds
As I was in praise and worship today, I kept seeing a picture of blinds, like mini blinds in a window. Just a little bit of light was shining through the closed blinds. I started thinking about how much we … Continue reading
