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“Some people are not your harvest; they’re your pruning.” Sylvia Kojakian

Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for You are my praise. Jeremiah 17:14

“Your ministry is found where you are broken. Your testimony is found where you’ve been restored.” Toby Mac

My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise. Psalm 51:17

“We are designed to live in a vibrant relationship with the Spirit—our Advocate, Helper, and Counselor, who is as close as our next breath.” Margaret Feinberg

‘But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.” John 14:26

Book Review: A Boy from Crackers Neck by John W. Peace II (four stars)

Book Review: A Boy from Crackers Neck by John W. Peace II (four stars) “You know, I always thought we’d be farmers, coal miners, or preachers like Paw.” “Yeah, but we were meant for something bigger than this. We were … Continue reading →

“While you wait on God’s answer, don’t lose confidence in His goodness.” Lysa TerKeurst

Call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me. Psalm 50:15

“When worries arise, remember you don’t carry them alone. Entrust them to God, knowing He’s reliable and ready to help.” Jackie Smith-Bell

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7

Book Review: The Coming of Wisdom by Dave Duncan (four stars)

Book Review: The Coming of Wisdom (The Seventh Sword #2) by Dave Duncan (four stars) “Friends are harder to make than enemies, but they are more useful.”  Duncan’s borrowed body tetralogy continues as Wallie/Shonsu unravels how this feudal shogunate-analog society … Continue reading →

“I am sure that God keeps no one waiting unless he sees that it is good for him to wait.” C S Lewis

But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

“Instead of putting your security in things that can be taken away from you, put your security in something you can never lose: your relationship with Christ” Rick Warren

“I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” Jeremiah 31:3

“God’s universal purpose for all Christian suffering is that we enjoy more contentment in him and less reliance on ourselves and the world.” Joni Eareckson Tada

But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name. 1 Peter 4:16