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He Has Been There (Advent Devotion) - Wednesday, December 19
Jesus grew from that baby in the manger to a man, crucified on the cross for our sins. He felt every shame, pain, and fear that we do. And because He understands, He desires to bless you, so you can be a blessing to others.
What's Weighing Us Down? (Lent) - Wednesday, February 28
Once I took the focus off of myself and put it on Christ, He revealed in me my sin. It was through repentance that the weight was lifted off of me. And because of that freedom, I found myself taking Jesus outside of the church. I started sharing the healing that only the Gospel can bring with other hurting people.
The Bitter Roots (Advent) - Monday, December 18
When I learned about the inner lies, the root of bitterness that I believed, I had to talk about my story. I needed to share what happened to me so the Holy Spirit could sever those lies and replace them with the truth: I am loved! I am grounded in love! I have the strength and courage to be the man God created me to be! I am grounded in the love of Christ Jesus!
What's in a Name?
"Some people are like lakes. They change very little as they age. Some people are like rivers. When you trace the Mississippi, or any other river at its source, it can be very small. Later on, it can be wide and strong. When it meets the ocean, it spreads out." In other words, names should change as the individual changes.
Jumping into the Pool
"The Hawaiian concept of Ho'oponopono resonates so well with the Beauty for Ashes program. We just each need to find that concept in our own ministry sites and tailor it to fit our own people while keeping our focus on the Jesus." - Clarence
Finding Lost Daughters: A Story of Redemption and Healing
At a recent meeting, Ruth told her group, "I'm freer right now in jail than I ever was on the outside. Just like Psalm 103, I want to only proclaim God. He has forgiven my sins; He has redeemed me and pulled me out of the pit; He has crowned me with love and compassion."
He Has Been There: December 22
Dear Jesus, thank you for taking on human flesh so that You could understand the temptations and trials I face. Thank you for being the Son of God, with the power to walk with me through my struggles and turn my trials into blessings, Amen.
Carrying the Light: A Week with the Navajo
When we give hurting individuals a safe space to tell their story at gatherings like the cultural exchange on the Navajo Nation, their hurt is no longer hidden within the walls of a house or the confines of a heart. Once that hurt has been exposed to the light, God can do amazing things with it. He can heal it, and he can use it to His glory. He can mend broken families and repair relationships.