Morning Meditation: Giving isn’t always about money. I was recently reminded that joyful giving includes willingly sharing my time and talents with others. #morningmeditation #giving
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A Good Creation
Morning Meditation: One of the greatest personal revelations in my life was realizing I am good simply because God created me. Not necessarily always morally good, but I am a good creation. #morningmeditation #good
Why We Love
As a survivor of childhood trauma, I struggled for years with the truth found in John’s words. I believed in Jesus, but I wasn’t at all sure He loved me. I spent years bargaining with Him for approval. Every time I broke a promise, I begged for forgiveness, but wasn’t sure how to earn His love. I didn’t realize His love was a gift.
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leaving the security of familiar coping mechanisms is terrifying. Especially when nothing seems to ease the fear and pain like what I knew. When the “new life” became difficult or not what I expected, I wanted to return to the comfortable. I wanted what was comfortable even though it was dangerous and painful.