“Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you.” Ephesians 4:29 I think sometimes we use scriptures like this to justify not correcting a brother or sister in Christ. We equate... Continue Reading →
“The thief comes only in order to steal, kill, and destroy. I have come in order that you might have life—life in all its fullness.” John 10:10 Have you ever really thought about the things that we allow in our lives? How we allow things to steal our joy? How we let other’s agendas and... Continue Reading →
“For the Spirit that God has given us does not make us timid; instead, his Spirit fills us with power, love, and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 There are a lot of areas in my life I make excuses for not following through on what I feel like God has called me to do. Every excuse... Continue Reading →
“So then, my dear friends, stand firm and steady. Keep busy always in your work for the Lord, since you know that nothing you do in the Lord's service is ever useless.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 I like to be busy when I work. Too muchdown time and I quickly get bored andrestless, two things that... Continue Reading →
“My friends, consider yourselves fortunate when all kinds of trials come your way, for you know that when your faith succeeds in facing such trials, the result is the ability to endure.”James 1:2-3 This scripture has came up a lot in the past few days in different devotions and readings Ihave been in. When... Continue Reading →
“Jesus looked straight at them and answered, “This is impossible for human beings, but for God everything is possible.”” Matthew 19:26 Jesus told the disciples that for a rich man to enter Heaven it would be very hard because they wouldn't want to give their wealth away. The disciples questioned who could be saved.... Continue Reading →
“Do not be afraid—I am with you! I am your God—let nothing terrify you! I will make you strong and help you; I will protect you and save you.” Isaiah 41:10 Loneliness as descibed by Psychology Today as “a state of distress or discomfort that results when one perceives a gap between one's desires for... Continue Reading →
“Let us be concerned for one another, to help one another to show love and to do good. Let us not give up the habit of meeting together, as some are doing. Instead, let us encourage one another all the more, since you see that the Day of the Lord is coming nearer.” Hebrews 10:24-25... Continue Reading →
“Put on all the armor that God gives you, so that you will be able to stand up against the Devil's evil tricks.”Ephesians 6:11 When I think about a soldier with his full armor on, I picture someone ready to engage in battle. A warrior ready to fight. Another time where I have seen... Continue Reading →
“May my words and my thoughts be acceptable to you, O Lord, my refuge and my redeemer!” Psalm 19:14 I frequently tell my clients, we don’t have control over the thoughts that pop in our head; we can control what we do with them. Depression, anxiety, fear and anger all start in our thoughts. Where... Continue Reading →
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