Category: Critical Discussions
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The One — Gracefully Overcoming
“Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? (Phil. 2:1)” “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all (2 Cor. 13:14).” “Since God […]…
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Pursuing Unity — Gracefully Overcoming
“Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose (Phil. 2:2).” “It is the bridegroom who marries the bride, and the bridegroom’s friend is simply glad to stand with him and hear his vows. Therefore, I am filled with joy at his […]…
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Millisecond Pauses — Gracefully Overcoming
Tonight, I am reminded to breathe. Breathe in Pause Breathe out Photo: Patrick Szylar / Unsplash Regardless of the season of life (Summer, Winter, Poor, Ill), we have to remember to breathe. And to keep running to our Savior Jesus Christ to help us breathe. I am taking extra time to breathe, as I try […]…
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In Peace? — Gracefully Overcoming
I need to write out and keep repeating “You alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.” ❤️❤️ So much is weighing me down, even though I am trying to handle it all the right way (surrendering it all to our King of Kings). But, peaceful sleep feels far away when these heavy heart things find […]…
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How Does My Grief Affect Becoming Like Christ? (Phil. 2:5) — Gracefully Overcoming
Disclaimer: This is my testimony. We each have our own stories of how the Lord has met us in various seasons of life. Well, this is part of mine. =] Photo: Claudia Wolff // Unsplash Scripture reminds me that “you must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had (Phil. 2:5, NLT).” This is […]…
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Saved By Jesus — Gracefully Overcoming
“… and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (Phil. 2:11).” “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and you are right, because that’s what I am. And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet (John 13:13-14).” “ If you openly […]…
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Choose Your God — Gracefully Overcoming
Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases […]…
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Deliverance From Egypt — Gracefully Overcoming
How have you sat down and soaked up the goodness, glory, and greatness of our God? Has it been a while? Or, recent? Photo: Simon Berger / Unsplash I don’t think we could ever spend too much time with the Lord Jesus. My favorite TV shows, on the other hand, I definitely spend too much […]…
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Losing Or Loving? — Gracefully Overcoming
We all have loved and lost, as we go through our lives. The question to ask ourselves is – “How do we respond to the loss and still love?” Photo: Annie Spratt // Unsplash Rather, it is somewhat of the query I have contemplated these last several months. I don’t have this amazing blanketed answer, […]…
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F & L: Foreigners and Lovin’ — Gracefully Overcoming
Photo: Jocelyn Morales / Unsplash As I face trials in this life, I become increasingly homesick for my heavenly Home where I will worship the Lord forever. Forever means something else in the presence of God. We live in a world where I am sure that we don’t comprehend eternity. To us. forever can mean […]…
Christ-centered ruminations 