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When you're in the valley. . . the grass is greenest

When you’re in the valley . . . THRIVE, #44

What does God say to those who hurt?

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Added by Christine on June 18, 2020 at 8:02am — No Comments

Seek out the light

Seek out the Light. T.H.R.I.V.E., #43

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What calls your name in the…

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Added by Christine on June 17, 2020 at 7:00am — No Comments

Need a little rest?

Need a Little Rest? T.H.R.I.V.E., #42

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Scriptural Readings: Luke 23:34

The question of why has always been a burden to us. Sometimes it is a lot easier to point out what or how and when unfortunate things happen but to figure out why would always take time, effort and much more.

Why did God put both the tree of knowledge of good and evil and the tree of life into the same place? Why did He let the serpent deceive them from the very place God prepared for them? If we ask how, when and where, it's in His wisdom.… Continue

Added by Larry De Asis on June 16, 2020 at 2:37am — No Comments

Contentment, seriously?

Contentment . . . yes, even now! T.H.R.I.V.E., #41

Listen to the podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/2e4ed715/contentment-even-now-thrive-41

You know when you’re around it.

You know when someone has it.

And Man O Man, you know how much you want it.

Contentment.

‘Contentment . . . you’re really bringing that up NOW? You are not really… Continue

Added by Christine on June 15, 2020 at 7:26am — No Comments

Comfort

Comfort food ~ Psalm 23. T.H.R.I.V.E., #40.

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At six years old, strict Mrs. Crawford at Landmark Baptist Academy made me memorize its six verses. King James Version, I was able to grab hold of a few words for sure, but some of it just didn’t seem to apply too much to my young mind. Like… Continue

Added by Christine on June 11, 2020 at 7:04am — No Comments

Force our way

Scriptural Readings: Exodus 34:5

And the LORD descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the LORD.

God does not change.

This is one thing that we have to store in our hearts and minds. From the beginning God did not leave us. It is always our fault that we loose and eventually lose our faith in Him intentionally or unintentionally. Our sense of direction easily points us out to uncertain terms as soon as we face our problems.… Continue

Added by Larry De Asis on June 10, 2020 at 9:18pm — No Comments

Are you a resident alien?

To All Resident Aliens: T.H.R.I.V.E., #39

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Longings are often ascribed to schoolgirls, the heroines of love stories or weepy women, but if we were honest, we all have em. And all of us, underscore all of us, are aware that the world has kinda spun off its… Continue

Added by Christine on June 10, 2020 at 7:39am — No Comments

I'm Not A Racist

I'm not racist, I swear! T.H.R.I.V.E., #38

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Huddle up, Team . . . time to strategize before the game.

My charge to you is that you would huddle up each morning with the best Coach ever.

As you pull in, arms around the… Continue

Added by Christine on June 9, 2020 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

Stand Strong . . .

STAND STRONG. THRIVE, #37

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What does it mean to be strong? That depends on the place and the need, right?

If you’re a goalkeeper on the pitch, it is defending against that ball - no matter what it takes - to make sure that black and white ball doesn’t go into the net on your… Continue

Added by Christine on June 8, 2020 at 7:17am — No Comments

Sit down

Sit down and listen. T.H.R.I.V.E., #36

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The climb is not real steep,

But it’s rocky and there’s an awareness

that beauty is behind you

What was familiar is now in the rearview mirror ….

Or maybe not.

It is the climb to the Mt. of Beatitudes on… Continue

Added by Christine on June 4, 2020 at 7:16am — No Comments

Contentment....Collaboration....Crime..

Scriptural Readings: Phillipians 4:11

Living in this world where good and evil simultaneously exist, we are easily entangled with difficulties on how to figure out whether our decisions would end up morally right or otherwise ending up with saying the words I am sorry.

Contentment is a thing that we have to learn more. We can refer contentment like that of the tree of good and evil or the tree of life.

Phillipians 4:11

Not that I speak in respect of… Continue

Added by Larry De Asis on June 3, 2020 at 5:22pm — No Comments

Is Mercy Possible?

WHAT IF ...Mercy? T.H.R.I.V.E., 35

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Have you ever stopped to think about the power in the word 'if'?

It is pregnant with hope, possibility, opportunity and even promise. On the other hand, when paired with other words, it seems to go the other direction. For instance, 'if… Continue

Added by Christine on June 3, 2020 at 7:22am — No Comments

open. your. mouth.

open. your. mouth. T.H.R.I.V.E., #34

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So, I was up in Los Angeles this weekend praying on and for a movie set when I met a young man who had brought his little girl to be in a scene. As we waited on the edge of things, I told him why I was there; he seemed to like the idea of… Continue

Added by Christine on June 2, 2020 at 7:40am — No Comments

Bored with yourself at times?

Start of a new week . . .

many of the same challenges. T.H.R.I.V.E., #33

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Sometimes you just don’t know where to start...

Sometimes it is like being handed a blank piece of paper, told to write an essay, 250 words. Sometimes you fear you have no… Continue

Added by Christine on June 1, 2020 at 7:27am — No Comments

one great prayer for you

This is One Great Prayer! Thrive, #32

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I made a fantastic discovery, and I am certain you will feel the same way . . . but first, let me set up how I came to it.

She needed me, and I was not there.

I hate that.

But thank goodness for text… Continue

Added by Christine on May 29, 2020 at 8:32am — No Comments

hope, peace, joy?

Hope - one source.

Listen to the podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/1a2fa506/hope-peace-joy-thrive-31

hope, peace and joy

I’m tired tonight, but I feel I’ve gotta get this to someone, simple as it is.

What oxygen is for the lungs,

such is hope for the meaning of human life.

Take oxygen away and death occurs through… Continue

Added by Christine on May 28, 2020 at 8:36am — No Comments

This one thing you can control

Stay with me a moment so I can set this up for you to clearly see.

Because this one thing you can control, T.H.R.I.V.E., #30

podcast link: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/1a1cbbd7/this-one-thing-you-can-control-thrive-30

One of the most amazing things about the ancient buildings I have touched in Israel is the straight and true wall. In this picture,… Continue

Added by Christine on May 27, 2020 at 7:26am — No Comments

Do You Really Have Freedom?

Freedom . . . really? T.H.R.I.V.E., #29

Listen to the podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/1e085360/freedom-really-thrive-29

Been thinking a lot about freedom, and only partially because of Memorial Day in the United States of America--a day set aside to honor those who died while serving in our military. Years ago, this day of remembering was called Decoration… Continue

Added by Christine on May 26, 2020 at 9:30am — No Comments

Deflect. This. May 20, 2020

Deflect. This. and check out this lady!

Soul Armor, Piece Four. THRIVE, #27

Listen to the podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/327c6e25/deflect-this-thrive-27

The other day I was driving south on Pacific Coast Highway, looking at the varied colors of the choppy waves in all their beauty. Over the years, I have rollerbladed the route many times, singing as I skate,… Continue

Added by Christine on May 26, 2020 at 9:26am — No Comments