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Bible Chapter: 3 John The Gifts of Imperfections The Things That Get In The Way Pg 31-34 Bible Chapter: Jude The Gifts of Imperfections The Things That Get In The Way Pg 35-38 Bible Chapter: Matthew 1 The Gifts of Imperfections Shame Resilience 101 Pg 38-42 Bible Chapter: Matthew 2 The Gifts of Imperfections Shame… Read more
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Truth and love are frequently discussed but seldom practiced. The apostle John had seen Truth and Love firsthand–he had been with Jesus. Truth and love are inseparable from living the Christian life. John wrote this letter to remind Christians to love one another, but to be alert to truth. Love means doing what God has… Read more
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You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 1 John 4; It is easy to fall into fear when life gets hard. My mind immediately goes to imagining all the worst possible bad scenarios of whatever… Read more
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Love starts with God-He initiates it! His love fills us when the Holy Spirit comes to live in us when we trust in Him. This love, then overflows from us to others. Filled with His love, we become motivated, and energized to share it with others. 1, Every person who believes that Jesus is, in… Read more
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You get things running well. You start feeling good about your life and then BAM you get hit right upside the head with a brick — it happens EVERYTIME! No permanent calm EVER! Remember this if nothing else–everything is temporary!! In 2019 two of my daughters decided they would no longer speak to me or… Read more
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“To begin by always thinking of love as an action rather than a feeling is one way in which anyone using the word in this manner automatically assumes accountability and responsibility”. ~ BELL HOOKS Professing Love Practicing Love In our study the author Brene’ Brown confesses something I am guilty of “When I’m tired or… Read more
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What marvelous love the Father has extended to us! The world doesn’t recognize us or take us seriously, because it has no idea who God is or what He’s up to. We are: children of God No one who lives deeply in Christ makes a practice of sin. None of those who do practice sin… Read more
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Joseph’s own brother’s despised him so they plotted together to get him out of their lives forever. Sometimes in our journey life is not perfect. We don’t have the perfect family. Our spouse isn’t the most loving or romantic, our children aren’t the most godly or successful, but should we give up? No, keep praying!… Read more
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My daughters surprised me this week by coming to visit for my birthday despite the pandemic. (Don’t worry, we took all the required pre-cautions). One of my daughters and her children I had not physically seen in over a year. Our only communication had been through FaceTime. Seeing all of my children and grandchildren was… Read more
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The Gift of Imperfection – Brene’ Brown, Phd. In the book “The Gift of Imperfection” Brene’ Brown talks about love from an adult standpoint. She mentions “we need and want love, but we don’t spend much time talking about what it means.” She writes, “Think about it. You might say “I love you” every day,… Read more
For Real, Elaine?! 