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And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you. (Romans 8:11 NIV) Power! P-O-W-E-R-F-U-L! It’s Forward Friday! Linking this scripture to today’s thoughts will definitely move us forward. There is no other way to grasp this scripture than to think introspective. Introspective is an adjective given to examine sensory and perceptual experiences, examining thoughts and feelings. If we’re able to control thoughts in our minds, we are able to accept this […]

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (Proverbs 18:24 ESV) Life Transitions Forward Friday! Moving forward transitioning into new seasons in life. As we discussed Wednesday’s Crankiness Vs. Joy, one friend brought my attention to pain. Physical or mental pain can stir crankiness. Has me considering a time when seasons in life were changing without my permission. I was not happy and likely considered quite cranky- hard to deal with- irritable- sad- lonely. We can be surrounded by many and feel lonely. Lonely After years of traveling […]

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. (Genesis 1:1 NIV) Priceless Treasure Motivating Monday! Feel like climbing mountains today? By faith declare those mountains moved. How does this work? We dig in finding priceless treasure by understanding God’s Word, The Bible. When I first became serious about reading my Bible, I was fresh out of college. I began reading in Genesis, amazed this book holds so many of our childhood Bible stories. This is a nice ease into starting a routine reading our Bibles. History My daughter attends the University of North Carolina’s Soccer Camp. As much […]

Every good gift and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. (James 1:17 ESV) Forward Friday! Forward Friday! Yes, this verse was used not long ago, however, further thoughts prevail. Thinking on God’s perfect gifts last night, I was hit with this…”Vicki, whose definition of perfect do individuals use?” WOW, Lord, I never considered my version of perfect may be different than your version. Evaluate In order to move forward in life, to overcome obstacles, to find true joy in God’s good and perfect […]

If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. (John 15:19 NIV) Understanding Praise God from whom all blessings flow. How well do we believe these words? Life can deal difficulties. Even Christians face trials while standing firm in faith. Prayers prayed are submitted under God’s sovereignty for His will to be done. Understanding this helps when we want to shout to God disagreeing with answered prayer. Blessings For daily […]

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. (Ephesians 6:12 NIV) Struggles Ever played a game of tug and war? As momentum edges your way, opposition pulls with force. The stronger force will win every time. So it goes in life with struggles warring in our minds. Where thoughts permeate adjusting to Biblical truth we’ve been taught. Struggles extend more with Biblical knowledge foundation against force opposing Biblical Truth. Created tension caused by powers of […]

Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. (Hebrew 13:20,21 ESV) Caffeine Motivating Monday! Today’s verse is packed with more kick than any caffeine you attempt. Let’s move into thinking what now…what do we do now? Will more ground be lost by keeping silent or do we seek […]

Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. (James 1:16,17 ESV) Life Yesterday, I watched my daughter’s heart during an eco cardiogram. Hopefully, will prove to be a precautionary measure taken. An eleven year old’s heart so tender and pure, truth for every heart. The organ seen with valves all working pumping blood in and out. And…I began to think how profound the beat of our heart determines life or death. Truth Is […]

“In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to all men by raising him from the dead.” (Acts 17:30,31 NIV) Twisted Paul sat in Athens, distressed with a city full of idols. While preaching the good news of Jesus Christ, others twisted his motives into advocating foreign gods. The philosophers of the day, felt his ideas were strange. See, what we’re experiencing in America is nothing […]