After a recent sports spinal injury, we needed to find the best pediatric orthopedic doctor for our son. We didn't look for someone cool. We didn't care if this doctor liked the same music we liked or even if he or she had a big social media following. We chose the best doctor who would give us the soundest medical advice for our emergency situation. When we found ourselves at the office of the top pediatric orthopedic doctor at UVA, she gave us some news my son did not want to hear.
Freedom and Confidence in Prayer
What lies from the devil do you believe that keep you from praying fervently and with confidence? Ask the Holy Spirit if there are any lies in the way, blocking your prayer life and your ability to embrace everything God has for you and everything you are in him, as a redeemed daughter of God. YOU have an anointing in Christ through his Spirit! You have Christ! Letโs just say, these words need SHOUTING FROM THE ROOFTOP! We have a reason to be confident in Christ! When things look very discouraging, we still have freedom and confidence and a reason to go before our Father with faith.
How Does Perfect Love Cast Out Fear?
(NEW MATERIAL in the September re-release! of Revealed in Ephesians~ The Mystery of Who I Am in Christ. This is from week 11 on the Breastplate of Righteousness. โHow does perfect love cast out fear? The Discovery Bibleโs HELPS Word-studies indicates that the Greek verb tense for โcastsโ is present indicative active form. This simply …
Quick Tips for the Overwhelmed Bible Student Part 3
Welcome to day 3 of easy steps to read and understand your Bible! You can do it! Studying the Word of God may feel too far out of reach...too difficult, but God has promised that it is very near to you. Here is his promise in Deuteronomy, the 5th book of the Torah. As we …
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Spiritual Leadership “Spiritual Fathers and Mothers”
Being in spiritual leadership is not easy. You commit yourself to serve people who may not always respect your sacrificeโlike Jesus did. When you are a servant leader, you can find yourself carrying a lot of the load while other people relaxโlike Jesus did.
Prayers for Healing
In a time of distress we seek The Lord for healing. Whether you need emotional, physical, mental, spiritual or relational healing, Jesus Christ is faithful. He will always work his Father's will in your life, as you seek him. I didn't say he will fulfill your will, but he will fulfill his Father's perfect will …
Praying the Psalms~Psalm 19 The Heavens Declare the Glory of God!ย
Some seasons of our lives are times of change, personal stretching and maybe, even a time of loss. I have been struck this year by the brevity of life. When I count up my years, all that I have lived for and loved seems so small. Even my busiest years seem like a drop in …
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Praying the Psalms~ Psalm 18 Train My Hands for Battle!
This summer, I asked God to give me a "word" for this school year we are starting. I needed a word that would embody God's plan or focus for me and a word to give me personal direction for my life. Some people pick a word for themselves. An example of this may be a …
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Running Into the Fire.
Here is a brief thought today. These brave firefighters in CA are right up on the edge of this fire, feeling the heat and battling for the lives of those in harms way. Let's remember to pray for them. Let's also take a lesson from their example. As believers, when we follow God's call for …
ย Forgivness is Like a Bath After A Long Day.
Today, as I floated serenely on a body board on a lake, a thought came to me. ย It was a short, powerful answer to a question I have been asking. I have been searching in prayer concerning forgiveness and it's function in the life of a believer. Why do we need to forgive when we …
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