September 2016 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. (NASB) Romans 8:28 Everyone experiences mistreatment in life. I’m sure you must have had that happen, whether as a child or later in life. For […]
Read More...Do you remember the story from the person in Wichita, KS? Here are some more of her thoughts: “My surroundings have left me feeling like there is no hope, because no one wants to help. Not someone like me. Not someone with questionable actions in their past.” “I read The Art of Asking by my […]
Read More...For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5 When all seems lost, all you were and all you had, God is still there, he always will be, never far away. With your heart reach […]
Read More...Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:18-19 Are you plagued by memories of a painful past, memories of being […]
Read More...LIVING ROOM MEMORIES 277 (April 20, 2010) Psalms 42 and 43 which we studied at our last Living Room Bible study sure hit home for those of us there. We could relate to the psalmists’ laments. We could relate for the thirsting after God expressed in the opening verses: “As the deer pants for streams […]
Read More...LIVING ROOM MEMORIES 207 (November 22, 2019) My depression is dragging on, but in a roller coaster fashion – some days really bad, some not so bad. What occurs to me is that I’m actually in a position to learn a lot right now. I’ve been wanting to write about how a person can best […]
Read More...In the previous post you read the following: Unfortunately, being patient and hopeful is pretty difficult during times of depression. It’s the nature of depression to take away hope. And we often don’t feel God’s presence at times like that either, so it becomes hard to trust Him. Fear takes over. It’s good at times […]
Read More...At the time I was founding and building Living Room, my morning quiet times were two hours long. I spent that time reading my Bible, meditating, praying and journaling. It was a rich time with God. I felt close to him and it showed in the courage and strength I was able to bring forth. […]
Read More...LIVING ROOM MEMORIES 38 (January 1, 2007) Yesterday our pastor started a series called The Dash in Between. (You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. James 4:14) I’d like to share with you some of the key points, hoping that you will be inspired as I was. Now this […]
Read More...David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the Lord will deliver you into my hands, and I’ll strike you down […]
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