February 24, 2016

Airplane Mode

By Christina

imageSome days I wake up more tired than other days. I don’t know what’s going on with me but I do know that I’m just so exhausted a lot of times. I have to take the time to go on airplane mode from everything that I could. It is actually very liberating.

I wish I can go on airplane mode more often. I can get so overwhelmed and disoriented that I desperately need that break. I need to have those rest periods for longer but I recognize the responsibilities that I have too.

I am appreciative of the airplane mode feature though. For in those chaotic moments, I can open up my settings and slide to GREEN! I am going green on my screen. This world is so heavily engulfed in the technology of smart phones that we actually become so desensitized to reality in front of us. We exchange what’s “smart” for things that are so foolish. Continue reading

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February 23, 2016

Downloads From Heaven

By Christina

imageThis morning I woke to hear in my spirit, “We have hearts by our name!”

Another download from heaven I’d say. God speaks all the time. Sending little love notes and nudges to remind us that He is so near.

In a world of thriving technology you can do so much. It is such a powerful tool that is rapidly growing. As we continue to cultivate an intimate relationship with God through prayer and study of the word, we can also be rapidly growing. Continue reading

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February 21, 2016

This Same Ground

By Christina

imageI look back and reflect on these lives. Those so near and dear to me. As I enter into the 24th year of a union, I think of where it started, where we are and where we are going.  In every season of life that we went through, we are still thriving. It hasn’t been an easy run but certainly one worth living. I thought, “Would I do it all again?” Certainly not. For who could do all of that—it is too much. But I do know that God will be God and that is our story worth sharing. We have the same ground but yes, we are evolving. We are moving from glory to glory. It is still our story. We savor the good moments and sift out the bad. We embrace the heat along with the cold. We know it makes us stronger, steadier and submissive always to the higher purpose. He is going to do that work in us, through us and for us. Continue reading

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February 19, 2016

You Know What It’s Like

By Christina

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Since He himself has gone through suffering and testing,
He is able to help us when we are being tested. 
Hebrews 2:18 NLT

It is a common road for us all. Even Jesus was the black sheep, so He knows what it’s like. In Isaiah 53, we read a heavy description of what He faced. As we press through the pages of scripture, we can familiarize ourselves with this and identify such pain, sorrow and grief. We identify ourself through the Word. Not just Him identifying Himself with us, but we can now identify with HIM and grasp that He really knows what it is like to be US! Continue reading

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