Are You ‘Born in the Purple?’

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In The Newness Of May

Renew Your Spirit

May the Lord bless you exponentially in this month of May!  Can you believe it is already May 1?  Spring is upon us.  The earth sprouts all things new as trees turn green and flowers pop up through the soil.  Birds chirp merrily and other little critters scurry about.  It surely is a season of new beginnings.  As you open your windows and clear out the clutter that has accumulated take time to reevaluate your spiritual space as well.  Could it be a time to clean out that which no longer serves … Read the rest

Keep Calm and Trust God

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These Times Bring

Much Shaking

This past week there were devastating earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador.  On April 14 fore-shocks of 6.2 and 6.0 magnitude hit Japan.  On April 15, a 7.0 quake hit.  On April, 16, a 7.8 quake hit Ecuador.  There is much death and destruction.  Rescue efforts continue.  Please pray for all families affected and for all rescue workers as they labor to save those trapped in the rubble.  These quakes took place along the Pacific Ring of Fire where frequent earthquake and volcanic activity take place.

Keep It Simple

So much is happening in the world … Read the rest

Welcome to the Spirit Spa!

Spirit Spa

Your Personal Invitation

Come Wash in the Word!

In January every year many Christians and churches take the first weeks to fast and pray.  Recommitting to reading the Bible daily is also high on the list of January commitments.  When looking at the Precious Moments figurine pictured above I could not help but think of the importance of reading the Word of God every day.  It is truly as you ‘wash in the Word’ that you come forth refreshed to face your day!

What Is Required?

 To develop a personal relationship with the Lord involves reading and studying His Word.  … Read the rest

Who Shapes You?

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Are You Formed in His Image

Or in the World’s?

Have you ever thought about what shapes who you are today?  Obviously, your family of origin played a part in shaping your formative years.  But what contributes to the ongoing process of sculpting you today?  As a Christian if you are fully surrendered to the Lord He is the one who molds, shapes and forms you daily from glory to glory.  However, if you choose to yield to Him only in part who is shaping you?

Blame Game Drama

Are you staying stuck in a cycle of blame, unable to … Read the rest