*the following is shared as published by YouVersion Bible app 12/12/23. Too good not to share! See the Bible app or Bible.com for the entire devotional today and join us as we study during Advent! The average person makes over 35,000 decisions a day. That’s an average of 1,500 decisions an hour (if you were… Continue reading Advent: Acknowledging Jesus
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Advent Season = God is Faithful
Even though we are not faithful to Him, God is always faithful to us. Just read through (and meditate on) the entire Old Testament history, prophecies, and promises of the Messiah’s arrival - and God’s Plan to restore us to Himself - and that is completely evident. Listen y’all, the bottom line is, as humans… Continue reading Advent Season = God is Faithful
We’ll Always Need God (and that’s a good thing!)
I’m just needing to remind myself and in case you do too…because as long as I have walked this recovery journey, peeling back those onion layers, there’s still a part of me that struggles with fears & staying in the moment. Especially when I’m taking another risk in places where I’ve been deeply hurt before.… Continue reading We’ll Always Need God (and that’s a good thing!)
Christmas; Let’s Talk Numbers
Today we read in the Advent devo I’m following, how 108 prophesies about Jesus came to pass. One hundred eight. So what are the odds? Well, check this out: In 1958, renowned mathematics and astronomy professor Peter Stoner studied and calculated the chances of the fulfillment of Messianic prophecies. He concluded that the probability of… Continue reading Christmas; Let’s Talk Numbers
Gratitude is Everything
Praying you are experiencing a special Thanksgiving holiday - if you are in America - and if not, remember thankfulness is having a 24/7 attitude of gratitude for ALL that God has done, is doing, and will do for His kids, as well as in and through our lives! As my ol’ friend Peter would… Continue reading Gratitude is Everything
Freedom Focused: Eyes on Jesus
I’ve been sharing a lot from my journey through the YouVersion Bible app, daily reflections and if I don’t share it’s because something hasn’t truly hit me to do that but of course this is available for anyone to download or go to Bible.com. Another one of my devotionals, that I absolutely love, is “Jesus… Continue reading Freedom Focused: Eyes on Jesus
God Heals Broken Hearts
I have a wonderful dentist. How does that have anything to do with today's post? My dentist is a Christian and we always have great conversations - not religious by any means - but thoughtful and candid. And I'm always amazed how he can understand what I'm saying, with my mouth full of cotton. Told… Continue reading God Heals Broken Hearts
My Hope is You
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Love Breaks Chains
As believers, we are ALL on a journey - healing (in stages) as we keep pressing into HIM and onward down the road!! He is the Breaker of every chain! Life can be uncomfortable and messy but that’s actually where the healing begins - when we acknowledge it. Whatever “it” is (or are). Remember (speaking… Continue reading Love Breaks Chains
Psalm 30:2-5
“Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me. You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead; you spared me from going down to the pit. Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but… Continue reading Psalm 30:2-5
Journal of a Warrior's Journey 