Jesus’ offer of rest isn’t just for our bodies and burden-laden lives, but for our souls. Our hearts. Our minds. It’s a total package. Once we’ve surrendered our life to Him and accepted His gift of Salvation, He invites us to repent of our sins and unbelief. Our greatest oppression isn’t a result of the… Continue reading Take 5: Come To Me–Repent and Be Forgiven
Category: Guard Your Heart
Take 5: Our Attitude. Our Choice.
Where we fix our thoughts is our choice. And it’s a crucial choice. Why? Because what we fix our thoughts on, is what we invite into our heart. And what’s in our heart determines our attitude. When we have a bad day, when things aren’t going our way—where is our focus? On our irritations. Disappointments.… Continue reading Take 5: Our Attitude. Our Choice.
Take 5: What is Your Underlying Motive?
Has Satan deceived you and robbed you of the gift of work? Oh he has me! I was lured in by his lie, “It’s all about me.” When God called me to this ministry I believed I was 100% responsible for my success or failure. It was my job to “build my platform.” If I… Continue reading Take 5: What is Your Underlying Motive?
Take 5: Be On Guard
God gave Adam and Eve two tasks Tend the gardenWatch over the garden In Rest: Work is a Gift I told you the word “tend” is the Hebrew word ‘abad,’ and it means to work or to serve either things, people, or God. “Watch over” is the Hebrew word ‘samar.’ And it means to watch,… Continue reading Take 5: Be On Guard
Lead with Love: It’s Not the Mirror’s Fault
A while back I finally realized the reflection I saw in the mirror wasn't the mirror's fault. It was mine. My poor choices. My neglect. My laziness all led to a disheveled, overweight, unhappy woman. I wasn't putting the right nutrients in my body--ok, I wasn't putting many nutrients in my body--but I was putting… Continue reading Lead with Love: It’s Not the Mirror’s Fault