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2-5-23 Sunday Encouragement
So when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread. Then Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph; what he says to you, do.” Genesis 41:55 Sweet friends, if there was ever someone whose life circumstances looked like God had abandoned him, it was Joseph. From being…
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Final Thoughts on Perfectionism (for now!)
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set…
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One More Confession of a Recovering Perfectionist
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 Sweet friend, welcome back. I pray the Biblical truths shared in the past two posts have given you relief from the paralyzing effects of perfectionism. Today I have another confession to share about perfection and usefulness…
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Confessions of a Recovering Perfectionist
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Beloved, I have a confession to make. I am a recovering perfectionist. In my natural state, I am performance-driven. My good is never good enough. I struggle with dissatisfaction. I give myself very little…
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God Helps Those Who…
Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Ephesians 3:20 I’ll be the first to admit when I don’t know what I don’t know. I’ve always figured that things will be finished more quickly if I slow…
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1-29-23 Sunday Encouragement
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 Winter is not my favorite season – at all. Once Christmas passes, I’m ready for spring. In full transparency, I’m already “window” shopping for…
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1-28-23 Saturday Encouragement
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Ephesians 1:3 Hope. Love. Peace. Joy. Trust. Faith. These are just some of the spiritual blessings the Lord bestows upon us. Praise be to God for spiritual blessings through…
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Preview: When Bad Things Happen…
Sometimes we confuse discipline, punishment, and consequence and cause ourselves additional pain on top of the pain that inherently accompanies each one of them. This has been on my mind so much of late that I decided to share another special preview from “Walking In It: 5 Biblical Truths to Guide from Our Heads to…
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Throwback Thursday – 1-17-21
When the time is right, I, the Lord will make it happen. Isaiah 60:22 This morning I’ll be teaching our elementary aged church kiddos about two of Jesus’ miracles: I’m always amazed how, in preparing for our children’s lessons, God always teaches me something new too. For example, did you realize that these two miracles…
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Responding to God’s Promises
3His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.…
The Fruitful Educator 