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Extracts of Truth & Encouragement from a Growth Journey with God
Tag: Spirit of God
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)”
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!”
“I Sing”
As I was cleaning, I found it. I wrote it three years ago, yet I teared up as I read it, again, feeling like it’s still my anthem! I remember, at the time, the stuff with my health felt weighty, and the Spirit moved… Continue Reading ““I Sing””
Sin, Guilt, and Repentance
“I got to thinking about the first time I ever felt guilty. It happened when I was in the first grade…My mom was a hair dresser, and every Saturday, she had me stay with Mrs. Gunner; Mrs. Gunner was…my baby sitter while Mom…worked. I… Continue Reading “Sin, Guilt, and Repentance”
Clenched Fist or Open Hand?
It was 4:45 a.m. when I woke from a dream. I don’t remember what I dreamed, but I do remember vividly how tightly clenched my fists were in the dream…and when I woke up…so much so that my hands hurt. It took a conscious… Continue Reading “Clenched Fist or Open Hand?”
What’s Love NOT to Do?
According to Psychology Today, “When doctors and therapists teach patients to turn negative thoughts and worries into positive affirmations, the communication process improves, and the patient regains self-control and confidence. But there’s a problem: The brain barely responds to our positive words and thoughts.… Continue Reading “What’s Love NOT to Do?”
Love: the Key Ingredient
Physical connection…That’s what some people believe strong love is. There are parts of this that are true…making time and making effort produces strong love, but a key element is missing from this equation. If this element is absent, love becomes whatever you want it… Continue Reading “Love: the Key Ingredient”
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