Guest post by Author Cassie Downs All things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose Romans 8:28 (CSB) I was young and in love. My heart was set on Mark for what seemed like forever to a tween girl. I thought for sure this was …
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“Fixing”
We need to stop trying to ‘fix’ our kids, our spouses, and our friends and learn to love and accept them as they are. To be honest, you and I aren’t perfect either. Yet, despite our limitations and imperfections, God loves us unconditionally.
Let Freedom Ring
Guest Post by Author Julia Kay Psalm 119:45 says, “I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.” Living in the Bible Belt makes it easy for me to assume everyone is a Christian. Maybe it’s because it’s so hard for me to imagine anyone going through the difficulties of this …
Independence Day
When in our independence we choose our own way rather than His, we risk following a path of destruction, even when it looks oh so right (Prov. 14:12). The Lord never intended man to be independent from Him.
Zip your Lips!
Only speak
what you think God will be pleased by. “Not one word” if the words are hurtful or critical in a mean or nonproductive way. No telling little white lies or blatant untruths, no exaggerations, and no snide comments, which often stem from jealousy.
Expectations
Expectations can be dangerous if they aren’t fulfilled; we can wind up disillusioned or broken-hearted. When disappointment festers and chafes at the mind and heart, it can eventually turn into grief or even anger at God; because we’ve unwittingly placed expectations on God Himself.
Peer Pressure
Peer pressure can affect us in the same way. We don’t like being odd man out. We want to fit in, to belong, to be like everyone else. But when desiring a different ‘me’ matters more than living out God’s plan for my life, then I need to take a step back and reevaluate my priorities.
Vulnerable Faith
“But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.” Matthew 15:25 (ESV) She was a Canaanite, not one of the ‘lost sheep of the house of Israel.’ She was also desperate. She was a mother aching for her daughter’s healing, a parent willing to do anything to find the One who could provide …
He Had Compassion on Them
It was Jesus’ love and compassion that drew people to Him. Sure, many followed Jesus for the healing, and some came to see a show. But healing was always secondary to His main purpose: obeying the Father’s will and loving those He came to save.
Embrace the Wait
“Saul sent messengers to Jesse and said, ‘Send me David, your son, who is with the sheep.” 1 Samuel 16:19 (ESV) David – the kid who hangs out with the sheep. Though God had chosen David as the future king of Israel, Samuel had anointed him in front of his family, and though the Spirit …