You Are Created to Fly!
"May the Lord bless you and keep you; make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace." Numbers 6:24-26 Peace is found in moments not of my creating, but of God's. Yet it is within me to embrace the peace …
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Fighting the five-year plan
This year we hiked into the forest to obtain our tree. We were prepared and excited for the day. Signs at the beginning of the trail warning of mountain lion presence were not daunting and we forged ahead. Soon we encountered a lone woman and her giant Malinois carrying her tree down like a prize …
Peace isn't always silent. Sometimes it is a sword forged in fire.
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From “All The King’s Men: A Poetic Treatise On Healing” by Jamie Lewis. The Hem: a watercolor I am tired of fighting shameIts shadow chases meI reach my hand to touch HimAnd just as I feel the hem of His garment-A single thread within my graspShame rears its ugly head againI pull back in dreadUnholy …
PRACTICING JOY Fruit will come in due season. We may not FEEL joyful. We may not feel love, peace, good, kind, merciful, faithful, gentle, or feel we possess self-control. But if we are IN CHRIST, fruit WILL COME. Root yourself! Dig deep into the soil. Soak in the moisture and the nutrients around you. Connect …
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True and lasting joy is never based upon our circumstances. Joy is a practice, often hinged upon perspective, a result of what we cultivate within our lives until in takes root, grows, and produces magnificent fruit. Joy is "Rooted Faith". Why? Because sometimes, often times, it takes faith to practice Joy. It takes faith to …
When last we met it was the end of the first quarter. The Second Quarter has now passed as well and we have stepped into the third. And here I sit, still upon the Potter's Wheel. Perhaps this is the way of life. We are each day being formed and shaped into the person he …
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As the first quarter of 2025 concludes, the author reflects on personal growth and spiritual lessons learned from the previous years. Emphasizing grace, mercy, stillness, humility, and unconditional love, they appreciate their evolving identity in Christ. Anticipating the rest of 2025, they aspire to practice joy and embrace new possibilities.
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