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Glass? . . . FAIL! Me? . . . PASS!

“You cannot always help what happens TO you, but you can help what happens IN you.” “The kingdom WITHIN you will become the kingdom AROUND you.” “You are not a product OF your environment, but you are a product of the WAY YOU RESPOND to your environment.” – Kris Vallotton These were the words that I starred and underlined in my notes last night as we listened to Kris Vallotton speak about “The Process of Developing People”. He had so many good things to say – about making mistakes/failing (not morally), understanding that when we work with people – it will be messy, how to develop the structures (prepare the “soil”) within us so that our spirit will accept the teaching (“seed”) God places in our life, and so much more. In fact – … Read entire article »

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Set up for a Miracle?

“The first step in a miracle is difficulty . . . for a GREAT miracle . . . it’s IMPOSSIBILITY!” Are you set up for a miracle? For a GREAT miracle?! . . . then give thanks! (I know that seems to go against all you’ve been taught, been shown, or ever known . . . but it’s biblical!) James 1:2 – Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, Phillipains 4:6&7 – Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Don’t you want that? Peace . . . . that surpasses anything you … Read entire article »

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Shame – Read my lips. . . .NO Condemnation!

Ok – here’s my first attempt at putting an audio file on my blog! You will probably want to go down and hit “pause” on the music player so that you can listen to this. I will also see if I am able to post it so you can download the file – and then put it on your ipod or mp3 player to listen to on the go! Here I go – diving a bit deeper into the world of technology! 🙂 This teaching was one that the Lord recently allowed me to do at our church’s Women’s Immersion Weekend – all about our Identity in Christ. I was one of 4 speakers. In preparing for this topic, the Lord showed and taught me alot … Read entire article »

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Tough times? Need a Sure Foundation – A Fortress?

I felt like the Lord wanted me to pass on some of His words to you today. Let Him reveal the deeper things to you – the deeper love to your heart – the deeper revelations to your mind. Sit with Him and ask Him about these words today. He has alot to say – and He loves sharing it with you! Isaiah 33 2 O LORD, be gracious to us;we long for you.Be our strength every morning,our salvation in time of distress. 6 He will be the sure foundation for your times,a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge;the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure. 15 He who walks righteouslyand speaks what is right,who rejects gain from extortionand keeps his hand from accepting bribes,who stops … Read entire article »

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Feel under attack?

Just a sip from the deep today. Had to post this quote from a friend’s Facebook page – “The enemy wouldn’t be attacking you if something very valuable wasn’t inside of you. Thieves don’t break in to empty houses.” YAY!! So “consider it PURE JOY my brothers when you face trials of many kinds . . . ” Obviously – the enemy and God think YOU are WORTH fighting over!! Stick with GOD . . . He ALWAYS WINS! 🙂 Tell the enemy to TAKE A HIKE! YOU are VALUABLE . . . because you are God’s! Believe it! Lori 🙂 … Read entire article »

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Redesigning your shackles and chains

Redesigning your shackles and chains

Are you tired of wearing shackles and chains . . . . . . of feeling bound up . . . unable to get free from things in your past, in the present, or even worries about the future? What is it that is keeping you from living in freedom? Current or past sins? Unforgiveness? Anger? Hurts? Abuse? Doubt? Fear? Whatever it is . . . do you believe that God can help you break free? And not only that . … Read entire article »

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A Setup for the Miraculous!

Have you ever felt “set up” by God? 🙂 Have you ever felt tested? I’m sure most of us have. I know I have. But I am grateful for it. Why am I grateful? How can I be grateful? I am grateful for the increase in faith that has developed out of the testing. I am grateful for the increased peace and patience that has come from it. I am thankful for the increased sense of love, power, mercy, grace, support, provision and more. I am a better woman, mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend and lover of God today than I was before I was ever tested. How can I be grateful . . . it’s basically a choice. Like most things in life – it boils down to a choice. … Read entire article »

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