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perseverance
The Paralyzing Pursuit of Perfection
Do you struggle with perfectionism? Join Shawn in week four of Living With Unmet Desires as we uncover four snares we can fall into when we seek the approval of others. … [Read more...] about The Paralyzing Pursuit of Perfection
Darkest Before Dawn
"You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised."Hebrews 10:36 (NIV)I grew up on a remote bush mission station in the Democratic Republic of Congo. My favorite time of the day was when the first layer of dusk would settle over our house. I knew that I would soon hear the roar of the diesel generator which would allow the light switch in my … [Read more...] about Darkest Before Dawn
The Prairie Chicken and the Eagle
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 (New Living Translation) There once was a mother eagle who dropped her unhatched egg … [Read more...] about The Prairie Chicken and the Eagle
The Touch of the Master’s Hand
"See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland."Isaiah 43:19 (NIV)My darling sisters,Someone needs some encouragement today! Someone is believing the lie that she has gone too far in her sin to ever be truly forgiven. Someone does not understand the perfect blood of Jesus Christ to cleanse … [Read more...] about The Touch of the Master’s Hand
The Devil’s Most Used Tool
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."Joshua 1:9 (NIV)I heard the following story on Christian radio this last week:The devil decided to have a garage sale. He laid all of his well-used tools, each with its own price tag, out on the table. All of those he used regularly against … [Read more...] about The Devil’s Most Used Tool
