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Trauma Happens.... It can come in a variety of ways
Here in Northern California, most especially Butte Co. and surrounding areas, we started our year off under the fear and distress of a possible Dam Spillway Failure. It's easy to say there is a lot of traumatic stress happening a...
In His time
Isaiah 40:31 “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”
I love to go birding! Have you ever watched an Eagle soar? It seems to be su...
Lay your burdens down
So many of us carry around the burdens of our past… things we regret saying… things we wish we had done differently... pain we may have caused others, or that was inflicted upon us. We were not meant to live with the weight of these burdens on us. God did...
In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your path. Proverbs 3:6
I’ve been on this incredible learning Journey…
Changing my negatives to positives, counting my burdens as blessings, seeking God’s goodness and love…
Would you like to know what ...
Hi there:)
I hope this note finds you in good spirits and well. I am sitting here procrastinating about my job hunt this morning as that is what I should be doing but... I'd rather send a note to you;) How are you? It seems from your writings that you have a new found sense of peace that is...
Our Beloved Pastor’s devotion entitled “Thunderstorms" inspired me to write about trust and patience. Patience is a hard one, but a lesson I'm in the middle of now, as I try to patiently wait on the Lord’s timing and open doors of opportunity.
We do not want you...
How did I become known as the “Queen of Hearts”? It all started through a season in my life where I was struggling to cope with all that life was throwing my way. I felt lost and broken; World/National news was tragic; I was having a hard time accepting truth about a loved one&rs...
This is the story of how we stumbled into God's Amazing Grace on a bright and sunny spring day (yesterday).We love the great outdoors and find ways to get there as often as possible so we headed over to grab our friend Brittney, and go hiking. Spring break for the local schools meant her daug...
Spring has sprung, and with it unpredictable weather. California has been blessed with much needed rain. A LOT of rain! The prayers of many were answered as this rain is bringing an end to the drought that has plagued our State for too long. As much as we need this rain… it’...
God is Real! My epiphany
By David Wyles
One morning I was lying in bed, thinking about God and groaning inside myself over the burden of sin (Romans 8:23). This had been going on for about 6 months, the moaning inside how it was unfair that we were born into sin and had no choice. The only...
“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.” Matthew 5:23-24 NIV
I have a confe...
About your heart...
There are many Bible verses discussing the heart because God’s word is clear that the condition of your heart is critical in your walk with the Lord. [Proverbs 4:23] "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." [Proverbs 3:5] "Trust in t...