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Extracts of Truth & Encouragement from a Growth Journey with God
Category: God’s Word
Posts in this category focus on God’s Word, dig into its meaning, and apply it to our lives. God’s Word is living! Let’s dig to find the strong roots that are able to grow us to enable us to flourish!
Hospitality Defined (It May Be Different Than What You Think)
What do you think of when you hear the word “hospitality”? Do you get an image of people gathered around a table, food in front of them, and a great time shared with friends? Does “spiritual gift” enter your mind or, even, the words… Continue Reading “Hospitality Defined (It May Be Different Than What You Think)”
Is _______ Growing? I Can’t See It!
Maybe you haven’t asked this question in this particular way, but you may have asked something like: Have you been there? I have…a number of times. Even in writing this blog, I’ve been there! I’ve wondered how He’ll use each post He’s led me… Continue Reading “Is _______ Growing? I Can’t See It!”
Can I Endure This?
“If you follow this advice, and if God commands you to do so, then you should be able to endure,…” Exodus 18:23 NLT From morning until evening, people needed him. They came to Moses to decide cases between them, when they had a falling-out;… Continue Reading “Can I Endure This?”
Words and Hearts: On a Cliff Edge or Plummeting Down the Mountain?
It was nearing the end of the season. A snow storm was coming toward California, and the time was now. Alex Honnold (Free Solo climber and the first person to climb Yosemite’s El Capitan without a safety rope) and Emily Harrington (five-time US Sport-Climbing… Continue Reading “Words and Hearts: On a Cliff Edge or Plummeting Down the Mountain?”
Rejoice! God’s with You!
This season’s looked different for us. From my going down again off and on (mostly on) for a couple weeks, affecting our plans to get together with my side of the family for Thanksgiving; to both of our kids having jobs, now, and seeing… Continue Reading “Rejoice! God’s with You!”
Grumbling: A Heart Issue
It’s usually associated with mumbling under our breath, disgruntled words or sounds, and a sense of visible (and, I’d say, audible) displeasure. I’ve been before the LORD the last couple weeks with this topic (check out the last post for more), and He’s pressing… Continue Reading “Grumbling: A Heart Issue”
How Do I Rise Like an Eagle?
If you’ve graduated high school, do you remember your class colors or motto? I remember our colors, but, sadly, not our motto. I DO remember our class verse, which we also picked out at a Christian school: “But those who wait for the LORD… Continue Reading “How Do I Rise Like an Eagle?”
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