An identity grounded in God would mean that when we think of who we are, the first thing that would come to mind is our status as someone who is deeply loved by God. ~ David Benner, “The Gift of Being Yourself” To till: to prepare and cultivate (land) for crops. I like that. I like using the word…
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To Know Him is to Love Him (Loving God)
What matters supremely is not, in the last analysis, the fact that I know God, but the larger fact which underlies it—the fact that He knows me. ~ J. I. Packer, “Knowing God” How do we know Him? Again, I want to stress that I am not a theologian and the subject of “knowing and understanding God” is not…
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Loving Yourself: The Commandment That’s Rarely Talked About…
If we were asked to do a self-portrait, hopefully we can reach this level of confidence—of who we know we are on the inside: Since the message of “Born to Bloom” is about discovering your God-given gifts and talents and using them to fulfill your purpose, it’s important that we discuss all the reasons we might not be blooming properly….
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Love NEVER Fails ! { Loving Others }
Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 God is Love. God never fails. When we love others, we are sharing God. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. Colossians 3:14 And this love will not fail. WILL. NOT!…
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Love So Amazing…Even for a Serial Killer?
God can deliver the most hardened criminal or the most hopeless addict in one second flat. With His eyes closed and His hands tied behind His back if He has a mind to. ~ Beth Moore, “Get Out of that Pit” I remember the day so well. The day Ted Bundy, infamous serial killer, was put…
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God’s Love for Victims
When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior… Isaiah 43:2b,3a ** Big, heavy sigh. ** { honestly, that’s how I feel about this subject. } Here’s where it gets really, really tough. Believing in God’s love…
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