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‘Be’ Before ‘Feel’ Strong
God never commanded us to feel strong, He instructed us to be strong. We want the security of “feeling” before moving but if we will act and step into His strength our feelings will eventually catch up.
The 2020 Transfer from the Coaster of Happiness to the Locomotive of Joy
Father said, “It’s time to move from the roller coaster of happiness to the locomotive of joy.” Roller coasters make for a great ride but a terrible life. We are being invited to make the switch to the unshakable, unstoppable Locomotive of Joy that runs on the rails of truth and grace.
Pour Out (all) Your ❤️. . .. and Block the DM
I found some (not cool) messages buried in an inbox for spam or blocked users. It reminded me we all need a place to go to pour out our hearts and there are some things we cannot always handle. So where do we go and what do we do when we face things we can’t handle?
Why Great Questions? Connect, Learn, Teach
“Why great questions? Great questions communicate value and honor in our relationships, but they also lead us to places of discovery, ownership and responsibility….”
People Pleasing is NOT Loving
For years I believed that seeking to please people was kind and loving. I was shocked to find out that my efforts to do so often had a selfish motive.
Bobby Wasn’t a Man
Bobby was as tall as a man, tried to act like a man, had a pretty young lady by his side, but 17 year old Bobby wasn’t a man. To offer forgiveness and grace to others while ready to throw a stone of judgment at my 17 year old self was hypocritical.
Your Choice: Connection or Control?
Fear leads us to try and control for self protection or connection but real love only exists when there is real freedom. We can have connection or control but we can’t have both.