Imperfection
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My family will tell you I have pitched many a “hissy fit.” I have been on the war path more than once and they all have said —“Lord, she done lost her ever-loving mind!!” It’s the craziness gene I inherited from the blessed Looney tribe! Totally opposite of that reaction to anger have been occasions… Read more
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Have you ever done something you were ashamed of? Have you ever said something to your spouse, child or parent you wish you could take back but it’s too late? The damage is done. If you focus on the mistakes you made, any wrong done to you, disappointments and loves lost it’s extremely hard to… Read more
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There comes a time in our lives when we have to make hard, heartbreaking decisions. We have to come to the realization: 1. We can’t change anyone no matter how hard we try, pray, threaten, nag, plead or beg. It’s their choice. Only God can if they allow the Holy Spirit to change their heart.… Read more
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I have to confess that like so many of those in the Bible who though chosen by God, still failed Him. I have failed terribly! I can relate a lot to Peter, always running my mouth when I should be quiet. Boastful, overzealous and a know it all! Peter actually thought he knew more than… Read more
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So often we have preconceived expectations of love. I remember when Bobby and I were in our late 30’s and attending a Young Adult Sunday school class doing a series on marriage. Every Sunday I left class feeling depressed and unloved because someone would say “my husband runs my bath for me and lights candles.”… Read more
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Although Job had lived a blameless and upright life, fearing God and shunning evil (1:1), he was not perfect. He speaks here of ‘the sins of my youth’ (13:26) and says, ‘My offences will be sealed up in a bag; you will cover over my sin’ (14:17). The mistake that Job’s friends made was to… Read more
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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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Week of February 22-26, 2021 Monday: Exploring the Power of Love, Belonging, and Being Enough Tuesday Defining Love and Belonging Wednesday Practicing Love and Belonging Thursday Discuss 1 John 4:4 But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is… Read more
For Real, Elaine?! 