#EvolutionofaHolyBadAss
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”John 10:11 NRSVUE We’re covered. A good shepherd builds trust through constant presence, guidance, and defense, living among the flock, maintaining a selfless commitment.We’re convered.Knowing this, let’s worry less, love and laugh more, and trust the Good Shepherd.Thanks be to God. …
“You forgave the iniquity of your people; you pardoned all their sin. Selah You withdrew all your wrath; you turned from your hot anger. Restore us again, O God of our salvation, and put away your indignation toward us.”Psalms 85:2-4 NRSVUE “Restore us again, oh God.” I am changing. I am releasing what no longer …
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord rescues them from them all.”Psalms 34:18-19 NRSVUE Many times this year, I have relied upon the comfort drawn from these words. Grief is heavy, inscrutable, and insidious. Nonetheless, its mantle has become …
6 years, 6 months, and 15 days ago, I wrote... And what is chaos? Genesis teaches that “The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” Genesis 1:2 ESV In the beginning, God brought order, but what …
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Dying to your self-image and desires is painful and unpleasant but remember, you just said that was what you wanted.
I wake up every morning feeling fragile. I do not obsess over my mortality; rather, I am grateful to a larger extent each day the gift that my life, health, and strength are. I Do Not Take Life For Granted. Still, I stride boldly into each day, chin out. It's a farce, but it works. …
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When God says "watch," It is never what you expect... but you recognize Divine intervention.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.Proverbs …
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Until recently, I would get upset with people for not appreciating the knots I insisted on tying myself into on their behalf. Ma'am, Who Asked You To? I was socialized to self-sacrifice. I would give, expecting balance. Not quid pro quo, but certainly not what I got. What I received in response was entitlement. Additionally, …
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What Would We Do If We Believed We Could Not Fail?
Chelle A Wilson 
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