Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world. (Philippians 2:14,15 ESV) Monday…Grumble? Motivating Monday! Hello! As soon as I read this verse, my mind went straight to this little song…He’s still working on me, to make me what I ought to be… Can I ever grumble and dispute- this worldly behavior comes very natural to me. Clearly, scripture says it is wrong to grumble and dispute. Therefore, change in me is […]
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Deteriorating: Renew Hearts and Restore Value
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. (Proverbs 17:22 NIV) Value Forward Friday! Moving forward into our home and heart series this week, I see a deteriorating heart in today’s home. No trespassing- left to deteriorate over time. Why did someone decide this home was no longer worthy to be valued? Hearts reach the point of their own no trespassing signs. Deteriorating Hearts closed off for various reasons- lack cheerful flow. This hurt causing hardened hearts, we use caution. The level of hurt expands to many years for some. It’s hard to believe […]
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Walls Destroyed- Faith Crumbled- What now?
For it is you who light my lamp; the Lord my God lightens my darkness. For by you I can run against a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall. (Psalm 18:28,29 ESV ) Walls This image gained my attention from the first time my eyes were drawn and thoughts began to stir. When I look…I see walls around hearts destroyed and foundations of faith shattered. With walls down, violated feelings exist, and numbness may have delayed healing. Devastation Whatever destroyed this home, I’m unsure. Only you know what has caused situations surrounding your heart. When […]
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Dwelling Places…Stand With Treasure Within
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. (Proverbs 4:23 NIV) Dear Jesus, Please have mercy upon us, we crowd many directions flowing around us that we lose sight of the very gift of life. Hearing a sermon yesterday struck a chord on strengthening physical bodies to please you. As the pastor shared, there has always been a dwelling place for God here on earth. Be it in the tent, Jesus on earth, and now we house temples within for The Holy Spirit…powerful. May we consider everyday…impact we are here to make on earth. In […]
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Sneer Goes Forth- Learn To Respond Like Jesus
The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all this and were sneering at Jesus. He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of men, but God knows your hearts. (Luke 16:14, 15 NIV) Forward Friday! Modern day pharisees exist. Sneering is one thing I find detestable. Individuals thinking so high of themselves to sneer other individuals. Jesus speaking truth- “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will be dishonest with much.” Jesus continued teaching the parable of the shrewd manager. Sneer Why […]
Vicki is a bold proclaimer of truth that will set people free from deception. Her topics include, "Breaking a Spirit of Fear," "Rebuilding a child's broken spirit," and "Christian maturity, experiencing more of God."