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How to Trust God…5 actions to Find the Freedom of Faith part 3
And this is the way to have eternal life—to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth. John 17:3 NLT “Karen” rushes into my office, radiant, energetic and full of life. Just last week she was listless and weary. She is overflowing with excitement about the gift of … Read More about How to Trust God…5 actions to Find the Freedom of Faith part 3
How to Trust God…5 actions to Find the Freedom of Faith part 1
“When you come looking for me, you’ll find me. Yes, when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I’ll make sure you won’t be disappointed.” God’s Decree. Jeremiah 29:13 The Message I recently spend a few days with my 5, … Read More about How to Trust God…5 actions to Find the Freedom of Faith part 1
Resting in Confidence Grows Action with Confidence
To rest in the confidence of the love of God renews the soul to trust, releasing bold actions of the will of God. ~A life defined by the confidence of faith. Having confidence in the security of her mother’s love and care, the resting baby slept peacefully in her arms. Confidently trusting … Read More about Resting in Confidence Grows Action with Confidence
A Confident Heart Turns to Truth
Her heart was in total despair, finding it difficult to depend on the grace of her Lord to get her through this difficult crisis. She realized this crisis had crushed her already wavering spirit, left anemic from previous wounds. The protective covering over those old wounds had been ripped off and the tender hurt exposed. … Read More about A Confident Heart Turns to Truth
The Gift of Presences – Never Alone
It is Christmas Eve. The morning is cold and bright, the world is whirling, winding up for the event of Christmas Day. The media is a constant cascade of pitches for last minute shopping and preparations, mingled with warm stories of giving and well wishes. I sit alone in this still house with the company … Read More about The Gift of Presences – Never Alone
Wounds to Wonder, the Joy of Christmas
The end of the year brings a surge of suffering souls seeking wise counsel as they try to survive this “joyous” time of year.”I always dread this time of year” are words often uttered through taunt faces accompanied by that heavy sigh of burden. The counseling office is fragrant with a soft smell of the … Read More about Wounds to Wonder, the Joy of Christmas
Radical Beauty Rooted in Love
The fragrance of fall flowers whisper softly, arousing the attention of my senses. I am fond of flowers and gardening is a passion. In the early fall, flowers show off vivid colors and remarkable fragrance, displaying their beauty….particularly the roses. Roses can miraculously grow from just a cutting of a stem, giving root to a … Read More about Radical Beauty Rooted in Love
What is Courage?
Is courage a virtue, an inborn gift, an attitude, a life necessity or a choice? The knowledge and application of courage creates a foundational focus change of the heart giving an expanded version of life. Definitions: The English word “courage” has its origins in the Latin work “cuer” meaning heart. In today’s English language it means “the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, … Read More about What is Courage?
7 habits to Live Gratitude
It was a cold winter day and I was standing in my kitchen with my father, who was struggling with dementia, and my husband who was in the throes of depression. My father was sitting in front of me and my husband was standing behind me. They were both looking to me for support and … Read More about 7 habits to Live Gratitude
The Will to Still – Part One
To be “STILL” is a challenge for me! I was reminded of that struggle recently as I was gazing over the Pacific ocean from a restful vantage point on the campus of Pepperdine in Malibu California. It was sun rise the day following my presentation and I had no further commitments for the week, however I … Read More about The Will to Still – Part One