19
January
Something Beautiful
What do the caterpillar and bumble bee have in common?
Neither knows how extraordinary they could be. Sometimes the same it true for you and for me. We never see ourselves quite as we should. Either too grand or not so good.
But the caterpillar overcomes to become something beautiful that can fly. And the bee possesses wings that can take it high despite the laws of physics (body too big and wings too small). He flies anyway and extracts sweet nectar everywhere he goes.
All of life has something beautiful that can
11
December
Essence of Heaven
God’s Grace cannot be trumped by our goodness. His grace is scandalous and pardons what we can’t fix and I think this is a beautiful, but peculiar aspect to His Character.
I love it!
Our obedience is a form of adoration, but it is not the instrument of His portions.
He gives…
He gives…
He gives….
Because HE Lives!
We may fall…
But He will rise!
Doing good and being good are good. But what stirs God’s heart is when we love good.
God doesn’t need our effort to advance Himself, but by the power of His love He includes
14
November
You’ve Gotta Fight!
You Are A Prize Fighter!
Fight For Your Goals!
Believe in Yourself!
You can handle this. . .
There is no one better for this than you.
That’s why the opportunity was given to you.
Even in a struggle, you’ve been equipped with the strength to shoulder it.
You will know what to do.
You will feel your discernment speak—gut instinct. You will not sink. You will swim. You will rise and your life will thrive…and so will you.
Speaking to some strong, but maybe weary hearts….
You’ve Got Real Strength. . .
We are Community and community is like
21
October
Remembered
“I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations;
therefore nations will praise you forever and ever.”
Psalm 45:17
I pray this day we listen for the heartbeat of God. I pray we hear His heart for us. I pray we feel and encounter His Presence.
He is present even when our hearts are at bay.
God’s love is Relentless.
“Part of the risk of loving is the risk that you will get hurt. But we must realize that the potential pain is worth it.” Rebecca StJames
God has taken enormous chance on you,