recent from Brenda Lancaster
OK, JUST GO AHEAD AND SHOOT ME! : OFF AND RUNNING!
OFF AND RUNNING!
We are in this struggle together. You have seen my struggle in the past, and you know that I am still in the midst of it.
Philippians 1:29 (NLT)
12-14I’m not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so...
recent from Beverly Lussi
A Fresh Renewal: A Renewed Rest
A Renewed Rest
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or...
recent from Tami Carr
Run, Girl, Run! – The Shepherd’s Heart
The Shepherd’s Heart
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runs into it and is safe.
Proverbs 18:10
I can think of no better way to close this week than by steeping ourselves in the truths of Psalm 23. When we run to our Strong Tower, we are met by our All-Sufficient Shepherd who...
recent from Daily Dose of Encouragement
Spiritual Obesity: Have you looked in the mirror lately?
Have you looked in the mirror lately?
Examine yourself and see if your faith is genuine. Test yourselves.
2 Corinthians 13:5 NLT
In the cases for eating healthy, maintaining an exercise routine, and growing spiritually, all of the good intentions in the world will never be able to take place of...
Have you looked in the mirror lately?
Examine yourself and see if your faith is genuine. Test yourselves.
2 Corinthians 13:5 NLT
In the cases for eating healthy, maintaining an exercise routine, and growing spiritually, all of the good intentions in the world will never be able to take place of action. And the key here is the word routine. A routine is a sequence of...
Whatever it takes
For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved.
Romans 10:10
We are all motivated in some form or fashion by something or the other. What motivates you to get up and go to work in the mornings? Is it the bills you know need to be paid? What motivates you to raise your...
I like to move it, move it…
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
James 1:22 NKJV
Have you ever sat on your couch late Friday night or early Saturday morning watching an infomercial about an exercise program and just felt the weight melt away from your behind?!?
Yeah, me neither.
Why not, you ask? Because, it just doesn’t happen that...
That’s what friends are for.
As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.
Proverbs 27:17
I’ve been exercising regularly for quite a few years now. I’ve done the videos, the gym membership, the group classes, the personal trainer, and the home gym to name a few. My favorite way to get in shape is with a friend. I mean a true friend, one who knows my weaknesses...
Spiritual Obesity
So, let us stop going over the basic teachings about Christ again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding. And so, God willing, we will move forward to further understanding.
Hebrews 6:1,3
It’s that time of year again, reflections made of the year past…new resolutions for the year that lies ahead.
What’s on your...
