Posts with the tag “beautiful”
Aligning Your Heart with God’s
by Ed Newton on September 16th, 2024
"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." - Psalm 37:4 There’s a powerful connection between spending time in God’s Word and the desires of your heart. When you drift away from regularly reading the Bible, it’s easy for your desires to start pulling you in a direction that conflicts with what God wants for your life. You might still know what’s right, but th... Read More
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Trusting God to Bless You
by Ed Newton on August 12th, 2024
"And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work." - 2 Corinthians 9:8 In a world that often operates on the principle of "you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours," it's counterintuitive to serve others without expecting anything in return. However, as followers of Christ, we are called to a higher sta... Read More
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Repurposing Pain for Purpose
by Ed Newton on August 10th, 2024
"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."- Romans 8:28 Have you ever experienced pain or suffering that seemed so unbearable? Have you wondered if God could possibly bring something good out of the destruction that has entered your life? The truth is, God specializes in repurposing our pain for a greater purpos... Read More
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Chiseled in His Image
by Ed Newton on June 17th, 2023
"And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit." - 2 Corinthians 3:18 Have you ever thought about the fact that God is chiseling us in His image? Just like an artist uses a chisel to carve a beautiful sculpture, God is using the circumstances of our live... Read More
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