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Growth in the New Year

By Lorraine

Growth in the new year - In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:4-5 If you have ever grown houseplants you have noticed that they will bend and twist toward the light source. For many indoor plants, more light is better for them to be their healthiest and most vibrant. As humans, we can be affected by light as well. The lack of sunshine during the winter months can cause our mood to sink. Both plants and people can find growth in the new year by bathing in the light.Continue Reading

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Even When Song

By Lorraine

Who doesn't, at least occasionally, hit hard spots. Some resolve quickly. Other times we find ourselves in the valley of the shadows. Even When is a beautiful song by Micah Tyler that brings encouragement to fight the good fight. Knowing God is with us through it all and God is with us even then.Who doesn’t, at least occasionally, hit hard spots. Some resolve quickly. Other times we find ourselves in the valley of the shadows. Even When is a beautiful song by Micah Tyler that brings encouragement to fight the good fight. Know God is with us through it all and He is with us even when.Continue Reading

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I will Lie Down and Sleep

By Lorraine

Encouraging words from the bible when worry and anxiety grip us. In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8Encouraging words from the bible when worry and anxiety grip us. In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.
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Amazing Grace

By Lorraine

The words by John Newton in his beloved hymn, Amazing Grace never cease to move and humble with its message that forgiveness and redemption are possible regardless of sins committed through the mercy of God.The words by John Newton in his beloved hymn, Amazing Grace, never cease to move and humble with its message that forgiveness and redemption are possible regardless of sins committed through the mercy of God.
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The Kindest Thing

By Lorraine

What is the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you? Was it a gift, an action, an encouraging word at just the right time? What was your response and how did it help you? Plus a collection of 20 quotes and verses that speak on KINDNESS.February. It is the month of love. The month we celebrate all things “love”. Not that we don’t show love all year through but February contains Valentine’s Day with its love focus.

We send Valentines, go to fancy restaurants for a fancy dinner, buy flowers and jewelry and give candy in heart-shaped boxes. All gestures to tell someone about our love and concern for them.

But love isn’t always best expressed with these sweet and thoughtful intentions. Sometimes people feel most loved when an act touches them in a deep, personal way. That brings me to this question… Continue Reading

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Psalm 91

By Lorraine

Encouraging, Psalm 91 with each verse illustrated with a beautiful flower photo. Lovely to reflect on remembering we are not alone even through the hard things.Psalm 91 is one of the most encouraging passages of scripture to me.  After completing the book, Living the Cross Centered Life by C.J. Mahaney, our community group Bible study is finished the year studying Psalm 91. It is a beautiful Psalm and I am sharing each verse with a photo of a blossom from my garden this past spring.

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Choose Prayer over Despair

By Lorraine

Situations and circumstances can easily produce anxiety. Counter those hard places by determining to Choose Prayer over Despair. Max Lucado quote.

Are you prone to anxiety? Faced with problems that you haven’t much control over?  If you are like me, worry is your default. Situations and circumstances can easily produce anxiety. Counter those hard places by determining to Choose Prayer over Despair.Continue Reading

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Break Every Chain

By Lorraine

Hope. Truth. There is power in the Name of Jesus. To break every chain. Every chain. Video and song lyrics from Jesus culture.

There is good news. There is HOPE. It is what I am holding on to. There is Someone who has the power to break every chain. There is power in the Name of Jesus.

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

Galatians 5:1

 

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The Way I Should Go

By Lorraine

 
Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. The Way I Should Go
What is the number one question you are seeking an answer to? The thing you are most looking to understand? The prayer you are praying most often? For me, the frequent question is knowing the way I should go.Continue Reading

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Great is Thy Faithfulness

By Lorraine

Morning by morning new mercies I see is a true mark Gods faithfulness toward me classic hymn - Great is thy Faithfulness Thomas O. ChisholmThink on These Things thoughts from John…

Have you ever questioned God’s faithfulness? Did you ever think that He has left you or forsaken you? These are questions we sometimes are uncomfortable voicing or admitting. As you contemplate your answer, think of times of disappointment, loneliness, grief or despair. This is when we are most vulnerable to the thought that God had forsaken us. God uses His Word and sometimes a person, a quote, a book or even a hymn to remind us that He is and will always be faithful to His children. One of these classic hymns is my focus on today’s post… Great is Thy Faithfulness.Continue Reading

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It is Well

By Lorraine

It is well with my soul
It is Well with my soul

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God speaks to me in Springtime

By Lorraine

Marilyn Ferguson poem, God speaks to me in springtime, When the earth is wet with dew, with spring, summer, fall, and winter verses.
God speaks to me in springtime
When the earth is wet with dew
In the meadows and the prairies
As the grass comes poking through.

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What Will You Do With Jesus?

By Lorraine

 
A Good Friday reflection on the cross, grace, & the question that still matters most: What will you do with Jesus? Neutral you just can’t be.
 

What Will You Do With Jesus? A Good Friday Reflection

Good Friday stirs deep thoughts. Thoughts of the cross. Of sacrifice. Of love so immense it’s beyond our grasp, yet somehow, we know it’s real.

As we pause to reflect on the meaning of this day, one question rises above the rest.

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Trust His Heart – Finding Peace When You Don’t Understand

By Lorraine

When Life Doesn’t Make Sense

There are times when we simply don’t understand what God is doing.

We’ve prayed, hoped, and tried to stay faithful, but things still feel uncertain. Maybe the diagnosis wasn’t what we expected, or a long-prayed-for answer hasn’t come. Maybe there’s a strained relationship, a personal loss, or just an ache that sits quietly in our heart.

 
God is too wise to be mistaken, God is too good to be unkind, So when you don’t understand, When you don’t see His plan, When you can’t trace His hand, Trust His heart. These words were popularized in 1989 by Christian singer-songwriter Babbie Mason and are sometimes credited to Charles Spurgeon. Scroll to bottom of post to hear her sing this beautiful song.

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I Look Not Back

By Lorraine

Poem titled I Look Not Back by Annie Johnson Flint.
~ Blessing be yours in this New Year ~ I heard this beautiful poem titled, I Look Not Back, recently while listening online to Alistair Begg, Senior pastor at  Parkside Church, Cleveland, Ohio. So much encouragement and truth penned by Annie Johnson Flint.

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Light of the World

By Lorraine

 
I have come as the Light of the World Bible verse John 12:46 and beautiful Christmas song titled Noel with lyrics by Chris Tomlin and sung by Lauren Daigle.I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me will not remain in darkness.
John 12:26

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