April 23, 2016

Parkview and a Pen

By Christina

imageSaturday morning.
Rainy and solo.
It’s Parkview and a pen.
Pancakes and cappuccino.
Pleasantly humid from the rain.
Morning jazz music with the sound of muffled voices.
This is pretty cool for me.
I take this time to read, write and reflect.
It’s perfect!

Psalm 3:3
But you, Lord, are a shield around me,
My glory, the One who lifts my head high.

We are never alone. In crowds, in courtships, even in conversations we may feel alone. Drifted from the “noise” but trying to keep grounded. These are the very moments that we can identify with scripture. He is all around me like a shield. It feels perfect. This is the way it should be. I am protected in His presence and peace. Continue reading

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April 21, 2016

Lay Aside

By Christina

imageThis scripture of Hebrews 12:1-2 has deeply resonated within me. I was reading my “Savor Daily Devotional” by Shauna Niequist and she used this scripture to begin the April 13th entry titled “What You’re Willing to Give Up.”

I would think first of course the things we most struggle with. Things that the bible clearly tells us to be “rid of” but not first thinking of the things that are actually good and still count as a hindrance of some sort.

These are the “sinful” array of things…
The bible lists a few out of Ephesians and in Galatians.

“Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.”
Ephesians 4:30-32

The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
Galatians 5:19-21

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April 20, 2016

Exploding Mind

By Christina

imageWhat does it mean to have an exploding mind? To explode is to expand with some force, so as it relates to the mind it is thinking outside of the box thinking and beyond limitations.  We take every thought into captivity. Do we have power over our own thoughts? Well if no one else could control them or help you then that must mean that only YOU could do that.

“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.”
II Corinthians 10:4-6 NKJV

Every THOUGHT into captivity!

Capture the rebellious thoughts!

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April 19, 2016

There’s a Trail

By Christina

imageToday I went outside and see there is a park when you leave the back entrance. It is like a dead end road but if you go down the steps you see –There’s a Trail! And a beautiful one at that. This is going to make for some great walking during lunch times. As the days get warmer and nicer outside this is going to make a great opportunity to get more exercise and allow me to keep moving! I don’t have to stay stuck in one place.

You provide a broad path for my feet, so that my ankles do not give way.
2 Samuel 22:37

Many times we think there is no way out. Or that we take the wrong way. There are detours too that take us off an already long journey. My prayer is simply this, “Lord, please ensure that I remain on the path that you have already designated for me. Help me so that I don’t try to take the shortcuts in life or the next exit off. I don’t want to prolong the LONG journey anymore!” Continue reading

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