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Temptation: there really is a way out- always.
Temptations are not meant to destroy you. “We all experience times of testing, which is normal for every human being. But God will be faithful to you. He will screen and filter the severity, nature, and timing of every test or trial you face so that you can bear it. And each test is an…
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Where are you at today? Stress or Joy
Yesterday was a hard day.Today is a good day. The same blessings were available both days. Yesterday I just was so much in my head and focused on my situation that I did not access that which was available for me. It is easier to be grateful for the good in life, when life actually…
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Stay Calm
What is your first response when life throws you a curve ball? Exodus 14:14 New Living Translation“The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” Psalm 46: 1,10New Living Translation 1”God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” 10 “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by…
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Want more joy in your day? Pursue it!
Joy! What a wonderful feeling when we have it. It can feel like we are walking on air. In the Bible we are commanded to have joy in all situations. We are to consider it joy even when we experience trials. That is not easy to do. But it does not say anywhere that having…
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Trust God
“God is not asking you to figure it out. God is asking you to trust that He already has” ~Toby Mac. The things you can control: Your emotional response The amount of effort you put out The amount of faith you have Things you cannot control: The economyThe time of your death The weather ANYTHING when…
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Remember
Until Next Time~Blessings, Kate
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A letter to someone being abused
TO GOD be the glory forever and ever, amen.For He tolerates NOT the abuse of one person upon another.It is NOT fit.It is NOT right.It is NOT justifiable — even and especially in scripture. Kate May 29, 2020 12:32 am EST I just read a couple (well written) horrible posts about how the church can…
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Keep this for when you want to quit
When life does not go our way, when we struggle to keep going, we are called to not quit. Sometimes this is easier said than done. We are responsible to stir ourselves up to keep going. As Christians, scripture is our best resource. We make mistakes. God does not. We falter. God does not. We…
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Guilt Calls for Accepting Forgiveness
Do you ever feel guilty for things you only guess and assume are an error? I mean, have you ever said something and later thought it was stupid and you should have said something different? Has your child ever had a playground accident at school and you beat yourself up because you are not a…
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Depression: Are you hanging out in the negative room or in the positive room?
Wouldn’t life be great if we could just go to another room whenever we feel negative? In this new room we would focus on and only feel good thoughts and feelings. Oh Wait… It is possible! Read on: I just read a piece about identifying our negative thoughts. I once tried to do this. Well…