”So the Word became human and made His home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen His glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.“John 1:14 When I think about all the ways You’ve answered my prayers, as well as all the ways You’ve answered theContinue reading “My Ultimate Answer To Prayer…”
Tag Archives: Restoration
Does Faith Really Heal???
“And Jesus said to the man, ‘Stand up and go. Your faith has healed you.’” Luke 17:19 After reading this passage of scripture, I thought about all the people of faith who look to You for the healing of their sickness or brokenness and it remains, or sometimes worsens. I wrestle with the reality thatContinue reading “Does Faith Really Heal???”
Heaviness or Praise???
“But He was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten, so that we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed.” Isaiah 53:5 Lord, I thank you for choosing to do this for us – for me. It is a monumental decision that You made because it wasContinue reading “Heaviness or Praise???”
The Restorer of Souls…
“They told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “I won’t believe it, unless I see the nail wounds in His hands, put my fingers into them, and placed my hand into the wound in His side.” John 20:25. I’m wondering if “doubting” Thomas has actually been given a bad rap all theseContinue reading “The Restorer of Souls…”
What Way???
“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow Me.’” Matthew 16:24. Lord, why does my heart sink when I read verses like this? Why do I automatically default to thinking I have to try harderContinue reading “What Way???”
My Hope…
“Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.” Hebrews 11:1. I don’t want to hope for things from my relationships anymore. It hurts when I put my hope in people, because it seems like I usually set myself up for disappointment. I’ve spent my wholeContinue reading “My Hope…”
Who’s In Control Here???
“Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer, evil by doing good.” Romans 12:21 The principle of this verse goes further than just evil or “bad” things. I think the lesson of this verse tells me that whenever my thoughts are focused on the negative, or I’m feeling stuck in a cycle of rumination over thingsContinue reading “Who’s In Control Here???”
The Right Now…
“As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for You, O God.” Psalms 42:1 I can’t know the future. The future is what I’m afraid of. I only have the “right now.” Right now, I can only make the best choices I know how. I can learn from my past choices andContinue reading “The Right Now…”
More Than Just Money…
“Give and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full – pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.” Luke 6:38 I have often seen this verse used to encourage people to giveContinue reading “More Than Just Money…”
Loving Myself…
“A second is equally important: ‘love your neighbor as yourself.’” Matthew 22:39 I think I have no idea how deeply self-hatred runs inside my heart and mind. I think the religious theology of being a servant, being humble, and “dying to self,” which I’ve endorsed, taps into my thoughts of being less than others. WhenContinue reading “Loving Myself…”
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