He took him outside and said, “Look up at the heavens and count the stars- if indeed you can count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” Abram believed the Lord, and he credited him as righteousness. (Genesis 15:5,6 NIV) Remained Abram had just been told, not to be afraid that God was his shield. He then cried out having a pity party…he remained childless and saw his servant as heir. Remained stands out to me. The continuation of wishing and hoping for that one thing, the desire deep within. Guessing we’ve all experienced. Desire Believers […]
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Time…Where does it Go? What to do?
But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. (Acts 20:24 ESV) Motivation Motivating Monday! Many mommas need motivation right now…I’ve seen several kiddos leave for first semester in college. This week begins official Senior year of high school for my oldest. Gracious, it’s no lie- time goes by in a flash. Time Interesting sermon we heard yesterday- it was on time. The question even asked, I’ve pondered […]
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Church: Readiness or Societal Confusion?
And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” (Luke 10:2 ESV) Unknown Territory Forward Friday! Wishing to encourage you with one of my favorite worship songs. Will we be a church ready? Words of this song zeroes in on my heart’s cry for God’s church. When first stepping into my God given purpose, I was so far out in unknown territory, trembling with a faint flashlight…joining other laborers. Focal Point It takes time to narrow a […]
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Deposits: Impact Felt On Future Gain/Loss
Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you. (2Timothy 1:13,14 ESV) Deposits Making deposits in checking/saving accounts is something we all understand-a good thing. More deposits we make, healthier our account becomes. Even we know when depositing healthy food choices, we feel much better. We function with more energy and can breathe easier. The matter involved in deposits does make a difference. Truth As with physical deposits, our spiritual lives […]
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Testimony: Overcoming With God’s Power
They overcame him by the blood of the lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death. (Revelation 12:11 NIV) Staying Motivated! Motivating Monday! How about face something in our lives that needs to be overcome? The longer we go overcoming, more motivated we are to overcome. Except, I failed this weekend. It’s like I explained to my two younger children- If not wanting to get wet, avoid being by water. In their instance, if they do not want the other one to respond to their aggravation, they […]
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."