Resting in Freedom
Part of that promise is that He will call us, anoint us, but first love us. In that love is the command of resting so that we can allow Him to flood over us and into our innermost being.
Part of that promise is that He will call us, anoint us, but first love us. In that love is the command of resting so that we can allow Him to flood over us and into our innermost being.
“I need to show you how much the Father loves you,” I simply stated. As she removed her worn sneakers and sweaty socks, I gently caressed each foot separately, pouring the refreshing water over her red, swollen ankle, and then patted each foot dry.
I was starting to get really comfortable but it was time for God to kick it up a notch. To move me up to the next level.
As of today, Cru has become active in 190 countries, has trained up thousands of disciples, and has continued to keep Jesus the highest priority.
There were communication issues, and I constantly felt like I was hitting a brick wall. I just couldn’t connect with his heart. Was it even in there?
There was no more hiding or retreating. It was on, and I was finally ready to kill the thing that almost killed me. It was time to die to myself.
He avoided the limelight like it was the plague, constantly downplaying his importance. When asked who he was, he replied with two words…a voice.
Even though Meghan did nothing to ‘deserve’ royalty—even though she did nothing to earn extravagance—she became completely, entirely, and undeniably a Duchess.
Saint Patty’s Day is known all across America as another reason to celebrate and wear festive attire. But when the history of a holiday gets shoved to the side, its real meaning gets overlooked, too.
‘Twas a valley. One deep and vastly wide. In the midst there were a river. It flowed e’er night and day. It flowed aplenty.
Within every one of us, there is a question that takes a while to answer. I don’t believe there is a right or wrong response to what has been asked. What are you looking for?
With Jesus, your brokenness is not the end; it’s only the beginning of change and good works for His glory and Kingdom.
Fostering may be something that the public reserves for exceptional martyrs, but Jessica insists it’s nothing extraordinary. Fostering isn’t tailored for superheroes.
As a child of the most high God, you have been selected to shine forth for Him.
Freely you have been given; now you are called to freely give.
What I feel is that I’m alone, I’m scared, and I can’t make it through. What I know is that, regardless of my circumstances (any circumstance), God is faithful, sovereign, and has plans for my good.
To this day, I still chase the moments that allow for risk and look forward to that drive to Folly where I feel myself come alive through the beauty of nature and the infiniteness of us all.
My passion will wash over You when my cup overflows from the Fountain of Life. And we will sit here,forever in love. Dear Romancer.
I felt I had no purpose but at the same time, there was a glimmer of hope deep down there somewhere. It is a crazy feeling to have hope yet want God to just snuff you out all at the same time.
If your focus is on Jesus, then you can walk away unharmed, but if you choose to give that nasty snake any of your attention, you better be prepared to have some of that bitter venom enter your bloodstream. The attention that you give to your negative circumstances is not worth the death of your hope and focus on Jesus.
God desires to train us to be strong for Him. Anything He asks of me is the best. He is all-knowing in every arena of life. Unlike a human coach, He never pushes too hard or too softly. His ways are perfect.
My heart was broken by the ending of a relationship that I had placed too much hope in, and I found myself at a crossroads.
Our culture proclaims, “You only save yourself,” but box-office statistics and God-spoken Scripture tell us otherwise. Despite our best efforts, we need a Savior.
Jesus is coming back for one unified, glorious bride. Come, pick up your brush, choose your color, and let’s create a masterpiece together.
Anyone who reads this book will grow in wisdom and strength as they learn to wage war with powerful prayers.
