by Abby McDonald It was a hot, sultry day in July when the realization hit me. At first, I tried to deny it. The truth was painful. But I couldn’t escape its certainty. My family member was better off in my absence than he was in my presence. And as much as I wanted to fix the situation, I couldn’t. Consequences accumulated because of poor choices. Everyone ... Read More »
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Removing the Lids
"I AM REMOVING THE LIDS AND YOU ARE GOING TO STAND TALLER THAN YOU HAVE EVER STOOD" This week in the early hours of the morning as I was waking I heard the Lord speaking over many in the body of Christ and He said: "I am removing the lids and you are going to stand taller than you have ever stood before." The Spirit of God is moving powerfully right now removing ... Read More »
Belt It Out!
In less than 24 hours - Paul and Silas were harassed by a demon, falsely accused, dragged through the city, arrested, stripped naked, beaten, flogged, imprisoned and chained to the floor of a dark, cold, rat infested dungeon. And what did they do?!?! They threw their heads back and belted out songs of praise to their God - who COULD have kept the pain away - because ... Read More »
He Redeems Mistakes
He redeems mistakes. He brings beauty from ashes. He doesn't break bruised reeds or snuff out smouldering wicks. He works ALL things together for HIS GOOD to those who are called according to HIS purpose. His love is deeper than any pit. We can be pressed on all sides, but we’ll never be crushed. We can be perplexed, but never swallowed up in despair. We can ... Read More »
The Power of Prayer
Our prayers may be awkward. Our attempts may be feeble. But since the power of prayer is in the one who hears it and not in the one who says it, our prayers do make a difference. - Max Lucado ... Read More »
Never
Never am I alone. Never am I abandoned. He is with me and every season of my soul! When it is cold and dark, He is the fire that warms me and illuminates my heart. When it is scorching hot and humid He is the cool mist that refreshes my being and the sweet kiss of brightness upon my forehead. When things are changing colour and falling all around me, He is my ... Read More »
Shame & Love
Shame is a dead end, but Love is a High Way! Shame is a painful emotion that is rooted in these two lies "I am bad." or " I am inadequate." According to the Bible neither of these concepts are true, yet many of us struggle with those beliefs. In many cases it is because there was someone in our life actively communicating shame over us. Some parents believe that if they ... Read More »
Two Things To Remember
Two things to remember in life: Take care of your thoughts when you are alone and take care of your words when you are with people! ~ Christine Caine ... Read More »
