Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | June 21, 2024

Abundantly Pruned

 “Every branch in me that does not bear fruit He takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.” John 15:2-3 (ESV)

Warm sunshine on a Sunday afternoon sent me outside to prune my ever-growing rose bush.  And what a job it was.  I had no idea how strategic I needed to be in order to ensure the best shaping of all those branches for next Spring’s blooming.  Not only did I need to concentrate, but I also needed to be precise in what I cut.

As I got up close and entangled in all those branches from my rose bush, I was able to see things I would have otherwise overlooked. Nestled in the far back of the bush were a lot of dead branches.  Ones that would never produce those lavish, fragrant roses I love.  By the time I finished, my bush looked like a hot mess.  My arms had several scratches, and my allergies were totally irritated.  Never knew pruning could be such hard work for the pruner.

Sound familiar?

We’ve probably all read the story of the true vine (John 15) – Jesus who is our true vine.  The one we need to stay connected to and the one who empowers us branches to bear fruit. He alone is our direct connection to God and without Him, we can do absolutely nothing.  And His Father (God) is the vinedresser. The one who cultivates and prunes our branches with one goal in mind.  Not to inflict pain, although pruning usually involves discomfort.   God’s delight, His glory, is found when we bear much fruit.

Keeping it real here but I usually tend to focus on me, the branch, in this scenario.  I’m the one with all the cutting away of things I’ve cherished.  Even though it didn’t serve me well, it was ever so hard to see those things go.  I’m the one whose fruit was painfully pruned so I could bear much more fruit.  I loved the fruit I bore – I really didn’t want more…..comfortable with self.

Making it all about me was never God’s intent.

When I remove my eyes from me and see me from God’s perspective – the story takes a drastic turn.  Wonder what it feels like to God, my Father, who longs for me to glorify Him when I settle for less?  While I may think He enjoys all that cutting and pruning, I’m sure it grieves His heart to see my pain. Yet God knows what truly serves me best….we will thrive when we are heavily pruned.  End result, the removing surrendered in God’s hands sets the stage for abundant fruit.

Sweet friends, instead of resisting pruning let’s choose to welcome the removal of all things stunting our growth.  Let’s embrace God’s strategic plans for fruit in abundance.  Let’s not focus on “us” but rather glimpse the heart of our God who loves us so much He can’t leave us the same.

“Father, while I may not enjoy the cutting away and pruning of my heart, I know I can trust You to cultivate within me a life that truly glorifies You.”
For His Glory

Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | June 20, 2024

Take A Time Out

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 (NIV)

The concept of time out is a technique originating from behavior therapy, in which undesirable behavior is weakened and its occurrence decreased, typically by moving the individual away from the area that is reinforcing the behavior.

Take, for instance, a child who is throwing a tantrum or refusing to do what the parent or educator is asking her to do. You ask her once, twice, and in some instances, you ask her multiple times and, still, she is uncooperative, so you give that child some time out to sit and rethink what she is doing. After a few minutes in time out, the child will have calmed down after rethinking the behavior that sent her to the quiet spot, and will, very likely, return to the room with a more positive behavior and renewed enthusiasm.

As adults, we, sometimes, fail to give ourselves enough time with the Lord, so we stop hearing His voice and, consequently, end up placing ourselves in situations that really can harm us. It may be a relationship with a third party that needs some work, a situation at the workplace that requires our positive attitude, a family decision that requires our cooperation… or any other area of our lives which calls for listening before speaking, thinking before acting.  Because we have gone for a while running on our ability instead of seeking the Lord’s guidance, we find ourselves amidst too much noise to think, just like the child who stops listening to her elders before heading to time out.

When that happens, we must take ourselves into time out, a quiet place where we can detach ourselves from anything – or anyone – that can affect our decision-making, our behavior, or our ability to think clearly. It is a time to quiet our minds, to be still, and to allow God to speak into our minds and hearts.

What is the “noise” clouding your thinking today? Is your behavior needing some fine-tuning with the Lord’s will? I suggest you seek some time out. Let Him speak into your life in that quiet place. You will be thankful you did.

“Dear Jesus, You are in the quiet place. And we are so glad that You are! ”

 For His Glory

Luska Natali
TRBC Women’s Life

 

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | June 19, 2024

Beauty In Surrender

“Therefore, we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” 2 Cor. 4:16 (NIV)

There’s nothing like a long bike or jeep ride down a scenic trail in the fall to calm the soul. My husband and I enjoy taking the top off our jeep and riding through the mountains as we take in the breathtakingly scenic views of color. I always come back from one of those rides feeling peaceful and hopeful.

What we see as beautiful is really the dying process of the changing leaf, which results in vibrant colors. The leaf is giving everything it has to the tree; it is surrendering its life in that season. As the leaf dies it will show off every color that was put in it before it dies, as long as it’s connected to the tree. And in a different season new life will appear where the dying leaves once were.

As believers, we can display the same beautiful colors with our faith.

It’s no secret that life can be cruel. It can shatter our hearts in a moment and leave us gasping for breath – unsure of what will come at us next. One minute our life is planned out for us and in the next minute – everything is gone. The landscape can change so drastically that there’s nothing left to go back to.

There will be times when we have to surrender our dreams and the way we “thought” life would be. Surrender is not giving up. It’s just accepting a purpose and plan beyond our own individual understanding – and acknowledging God’s will. Even though we may think (and feel) the brokenness will kill us, surrendering our lives to God’s greater plan will bring about a peace (and hope) that renews us daily.

If we hold onto our faith and keep taking the next step, one day at a time, sometimes even one minute at a time; our most painful seasons can become beautiful.

Just like the leaf, God put a lot of beautiful things in us when He formed us in our mother’s womb. Others are watching us in our journey, and when we allow the light of God to shine through us, our colors show off in the way we live. In our daily actions of showing love, comfort and hope to others. Even though our own lives aren’t what we had planned. The simple truth is peace and pain can co-exist in a person’s life.

If we don’t let go of our hope in Him, He will breathe new life into us and allow every beautiful thing in us to make a magnificent display for His Kingdom.

“Father help us to hold onto You today no matter how much life hurts. Help us to surrender our dreams into Your safe hands. For we know that You will renew us and allow us to display our colors for Your greater purpose.”

For His Glory

Laura Holmes (www.EphraimMinistries.org)
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | June 18, 2024

An Asterisk Life

“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” John 14:15

I was listening to an amazing and very heady Christian podcast called “Just Thinking”—it’s very intellectually demanding and spirit-inspiring, not the kind you can casually listen to at the gym. Anyway, the topic was indwelling sin in believers, and at one point one of the hosts made an off-the-cuff comment that struck me as incredibly profound. He said that with regard to obedience to God, Christians have a tendency to live with some asterisks—exceptions made for them. Mic drop. He didn’t dwell on the topic…but I did.

As a professional writer, much of my work is very technical (writing marketing material for a global computer company, a data analytics company, and others). And pretty much every piece I write in this genre includes an asterisk statement or two. You know, you read the sentence, see the “*” and look down to the bottom of the page for an explanation. Usually, it’s denoting that the sentence you just read is sometimes true, but there are caveats when it’s not true or is not relevant or applicable.

When it comes to living according to God’s Word, do we live a life with asterisks? Do we read in Matthew 5:43-48, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,” and see an asterisk for ourselves? We may think, “Sure, Jesus said that to His audience, but that’s not applicable to me. He didn’t mean my neighbor/boss/government leader…that guy doesn’t deserve my love or prayers!” Or perhaps you know well that the Bible admonishes us to flee sexual immorality and that sex is designed only between a husband and wife (Hebrews 13:4; 1 Corinthians 6:1-20; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4). But c’mon (insert asterisk here), that’s so irrelevant today. You live with your boyfriend because it’s financially wise—and he said he’s going to propose at some point. And (this one’s a real stinger, friend) God’s Word is very clear about us not fearing or being anxious (Philippians 4:6-7; Joshua 1:9; 2 Timothy 1:7; Deuteronomy 31:6; Romans 8:15). Asterisk living says, “Yeah, but THIS situation is different—there are so many things to worry about! I’m so afraid!”

As Christians, we are called to be holy and set apart (1 Peter 1:15-16). We are to pursue righteousness—after all, we have been made righteous through Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21)! We cannot pursue or even tolerate sin (Ephesians 4:17-32). Don’t get me wrong, we will sin—we cannot be perfectly holy and righteous as long as we are in this fallen world with this fallen body. But we must constantly walk in the direction of holiness, aligned with God’s Word and His will. And when we do mess up, we know it, we’re convicted, we ask forgiveness, and we repent (turn the other way). This is sanctification. We cannot, however, intentionally insert an asterisk here and there because we choose to disobey—because we believe that commandment or directive is not true, not relevant, or not applicable for us.

Friend, our holiness—our set-apartness—is when our light shines and we draw others to Jesus. Conversely, asterisk living makes us look more and more like the world. And if Christianity is just like the world, why would anyone want to give their life to Jesus?

“Father, help me live each day in accordance with Your Word, not making exceptions or excuses for my sin.”

For His Glory

Julianne Winkler Smith
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | June 17, 2024

Seeds of Gratitude

“Blessed are the people to whom such blessings fall! Blessed are the people whose God is the Lord!” Psalm 144:15 (ESV)

The coolness of spring and the heat of summer mingled together this past week.  Oh, how I loved the refreshing early morning cool breezes and late night moments on the patio.  Perfect weather.  But, by Thursday perfection had slipped out the window and the humidity was daunting. To make matters worse, the air conditioning in my car wasn’t working.  Definitely not my fave way to commute, especially in the heat of the day.

While I was sweating on my way home, I couldn’t help but reflect on how easy it is to take so many seemingly insignificant things for granted.  Running water is always on tap in my home.  One simple flush allows me to take care of business without having to go outside.  A roof over my head and food in the pantry – wow we are blessed indeed.  Yet all these daily luxuries often go unnoticed, dismissed.  Why?  We simply forget the convenience and joy of having so much at our fingertips.

Unfortunately, we can land in this same place in our relationship with God.  There are churches around almost every corner in our city.  I have stacks of Bibles on my desk.  Inspiring podcasts are readily available.  My church offers multiple varieties of studies and life groups to suit the needs of everyone – no one is excluded.  Spiritual luxuries which we often take for granted.

Several years ago, a dear friend moved to a larger, more prominent city.  As she settled into her new environment, my friend greatly missed her church family and circle of godly friends.  Despite the city’s offerings of more places to shop and eat than you could dare imagine, the feeding of her soul was missing.  Sad reality, we often don’t miss what we are blessed with until it is no longer there.

Sweet friends, we can easily find ourselves drawn to critique, grumbling and complaining versus expressing gratitude and being thankful.  Inconveniences and preferences can fuel those thoughts propelling us down a negative trail. And once we embark on that journey, discontent will quickly rise to the surface.

So how do we avoid this trap?   Gratitude is crucial as we maneuver through life.  When we recognize how blessed we are to simply open our Bibles and freely attend church, we will replace complacency with true worship and overflowing joy. A critique of our pastor’s Sunday sermon will fade. When we acknowledge how God has blessed our life with family who love us and godly friends who inspire us, we will view each day through a different lens.  Unity will become our goal versus division and dissension.

Cultivating daily gratitude births a genuine recognition of how the hand of God guides and strengthens us.  Even acknowledging the mundane and uneventful moments as joyful gifts can plant seeds deep in our souls.  And when those hard times rise to the surface, which they will, our decision to embrace gratitude and cling to God’s truth will sustain us.  Like a wildfire in a dry land, the release of negativity can foster joy and gratitude in others as well.

Practice develops consistency – so let’s purposefully choose to practice gratitude this week by jotting down anything and everything that sparks gratitude in our hearts.  When the temptation sparks to critique, grumble or complain, let’s intentionally choose to see the goodness of our God over the disappointments of our circumstances. A grateful, contented heart always serves us well.

“Father, the sheer joy of Your presence in our lives generates abundant gratitude.  Teach us to see Your goodness sprinkled across every day and empower us to rise above the enemy’s attempts to steal our joy.”

For His Glory

Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | June 14, 2024

Winning The Battle

“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” I Peter 5:8 (ESV)

War movies are definitely not my fave to watch. I’m more of a Hallmark movie perfectly predictable ending kinda girl. Love and romance are far more appealing than blood, gore and fighting. Keeping the peace is my style, but sometimes we must ignite our souls for the battle, especially when Satan is the one seeking to defeat us.

I love the way Roman soldiers prepared for battle against their enemy. Strategically, they grabbed their shields in formation for the “tortoise” mode. Soldiers on the front battle line held their shields in front of them edge to edge connecting themselves together. Additional soldiers kept the sides protected edge to edge. And troops in the middle balanced their shields on their helmets. The “tortoise” game plan kept them totally protected from an enemy attack – like a turtle protected by its shell. And if that weren’t enough protection, the Romans drenched their leather covered shields with water ensuring the fiery darts of the enemy couldn’t penetrate them. Quite the battle plan and very effective as long as they stayed together and kept their shields in place.

While I have never been in a war, as a child of God I am always a moving target for Satan’s fiery darts. Choosing our default for peace will not work against this enemy. He needs to be eliminated, extinguished and removed from our path. Like a hunter seeking His prey, Satan waits for just the right time of vulnerability to seize his attack. And the “tortoise” mode is one way we can ensure victory. When we choose to hold up our shield drenched in God’s faithfulness and lock arms with others, we create a mighty fortress that even Satan can’t break through. Saturating our shield of faith in His word we are no match for the enemy’s schemes, and God’s mighty power is unleashed when we choose to trust in His unfailing word.

Sweet friends, we must always be prepared, actively watching and alert to the traps of Satan. Armed for battle. Abiding, remaining and clinging to our God. Surrounding ourselves with those who are willing to lock arms and proclaim God’s truth against the attacks of the enemy. We are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus!

“Father, when the enemy seeks to slay us may we draw closer to You and stand firmly on Your truth.”

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Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life

 

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | June 13, 2024

Layering Our Minds

“…Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think…” Romans 12:2 (NLT)

Weeds abound in our yard. They snake under and through the bushes. They migrate to our potted plants. They pretend to be grass.

Our new yard guy has some big shoes to fill. The previous yard guy parked in front of the house every two weeks or so pulling a trailer full of equipment. Not only did he mow, edge, and clean up the yard, he released me from any responsibility on my part from even thinking about the yard. He rid the yard of leaves (a monstrous job with all of our trees), spread mulch, trimmed branches, cleared out the gutters, pressure-washed the house, and re-sealed our deck.

Why would we turn aside from such a great yard guy to recruit a new one? Our new yard guy is my 15-year-old son. Our old yard guy was very reasonable but the new one throws himself on our mercy for any payment at all. It’s hard to beat free labor.

Bags of mulch stacked like the pyramids of Egypt wait patiently in our yard to be spread around. From what I understand, the mulch blocks weeds from growing in the beds of bushes and flowers. Our new yard guy has been fighting a losing battle against the weeds invading our yard for the last month. He can continue to waste time pulling each weed or he can cover the invaders with a thick layer of mulch, smothering and driving out the weeds.

Unhealthy thought patterns invade our minds just like weeds. We can exhaust ourselves battling each thought individually or we can spread a blanket of the Word of God over our minds, starving those unhealthy thoughts.

“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11 (NLT)

Just as mulch prevents weeds from growing and promotes the growth of healthy plants, so layering our minds in the Word of God prevents the feeding of unhealthy thought patterns and promotes our transformation by changing the way we think.

What will you do today to protect your thoughts?

“Lord, we surrender our thoughts to You today. Free our minds of unhealthy thought patterns and change our thinking to all that glorifies You.”

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Tammy Randlett (http://staletoast.com)
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | June 12, 2024

The Importance of Godly Counsel

“Where there is no [wise, intelligent] guidance, the people fall [and go off course like a ship without a helm], But in the abundance of [wise and godly] counselors there is victory.” (Proverbs 11:14 AMP)

There are moments in life that are unforgettable. Graduation day. Wedding day. Birth of a child. Sitting across from a counsellor, marriage not expected to last beyond month’s end. Of course, a marriage in this state doesn’t get there overnight. Years of arguments, unrecognized and unresolved brokenness and, as we were to learn, years of thinking decisions were ours alone to make. We had prayed about them, discussed them thoroughly with a consensus, however, failed to consult godly counsel with those decisions that would have the greatest impact on the security of our family.

Solomon advises, “For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure.” (Proverbs 11:14 NIV). Teams assemble to discuss all angles of a decision in business, government and sport; however, when decisions of a personal nature are required why do we think we can make effective decisions on our own? Prayer is not to be undermined; God has provided an additional measure to ensure the right outcome: godly counsel.

Who are those individuals in your life who you would categorize as “godly counsel?” Those whom you know walk closely with the Lord in lifestyle. Set apart for prayer, camping at the throne of God, eager to know His character through His Word and presence. A life of the godly comes with a cost. They’ve turned their backs on the world and remain true to the precepts of God. Age is of no consequence. God has used those half my age to bring me wisdom twice my years.

On those days, when I pleaded with the Lord to let me end my marriage, my godly counsel directed me otherwise. When my insecurities wanted me to run from what the Lord was redeeming in my life, knowing that my decision would have to pass through my godly counsel forced me to stay and deal with my flesh.

Godly counsel is not a magic pill. God’s ways are not easy and most often not instant. More than four years later, He is building a new life for me that is stable, peaceful and good. That includes my marriage. I am convinced that without godly counsel the final story would read very differently. In fact, there’d be nothing worthy of words.

“Father, how we need You; how we need each other! May we recognize our need for godly counsel, seek out those worthy of the title and be brave enough to ask for their wisdom to help us walk a path that glorifies Your character.”

For His Glory

Kathryn Hayman
TRBC Women’s Life

 

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | June 11, 2024

Why Satan Hates Us

“In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.”  2 Corinthians 4:4

“Satan hates you.” I’ve been using this statement quite a lot lately. Especially as I witness my brothers and sisters in Christ—who are glorifying God and pointing people to Jesus—embattled with the ruler of this world. Because, friend, if you are of the Kingdom of Light, rescued and redeemed by the finished work of Jesus (Colossians 1:13-14), the prince of darkness does, in fact, hate you. It’s true because Satan knows his time grows shorter every day. Shorter to accomplish what, exactly? To prevent people from leaving his losing team for the victorious one…and to keep those of us on Team Jesus from being effective ambassadors of Heaven.

So, what am I witnessing that brings those words of fact to my lips? Well, I am part of a church family that is very much entrenched on the battlefield. Our pastor always reminds us that once we are rescued by Jesus, we are part of the rescue team—and our church responds. I’ve never been part of a church community that is so engaged in bringing people (all people) into a relationship with Christ. Whether quietly serving every time the church doors are open, going onto the global mission field, working tirelessly to save babies, supporting first responders, or diving into the foster system to “care for orphans” as the Bible exhorts, these people are on fire. In fact, we just baptized 1,612 people at the beach a few weeks ago. Can you imagine the joyful shouts in heaven?

Ah, but for all that Kingdom-movement and throne-room celebration, there is the seething, vitriolic hissing of Satan and his minions.

The Bible is clear that Satan is after us (Peter 5:8; John 10:10; Ephesians 6:12). And he causes suffering! He can be behind physical suffering (Luke 13:16; 2 Corinthians 12:7), and he is the impetus behind Christian persecution (Revelation 2:10). Satan tempts all of us with fleshly desires, self-idolatry, and pride…all with the goal of us placing anything and anyone (even ourselves) above Jesus as the Lord of our life. He wants to distract us, hurt us, and cause us despair. This great John Piper quote sums it up nicely: “Satan’s aim in causing suffering is to deceive us into believing that God is against us and not for us…Satan aims to undermine our faith in God’s goodness, or God’s power, or God’s wisdom, or God’s kindness. And if Satan can do that, we will be devoured.”

But always remember, beloved, that God is not only Good and Kind and Wise—He is Sovereign! Satan may be the ruler of this world (John 12:31-33; John 14:30), but he’s on God’s leash. And although we are fighting from the place of eternal victory, we still must fight! We must stand firm on the Truth of God’s Word. We must daily put on the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18) and resist our enemy (1 Peter 1:8-9).

Another reminder: If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, and Satan is not bothering you…well, consider why he is unconcerned with your activity. Instead, I’d rather get out of bed each morning, thank the Lord for giving me another day to glorify Him, and—with a nod and a smirk—know that my enemy is thinking, “Oh crap, she’s up.” How about it? Let’s look that nasty, smelly, darkness-loving loser in his hateful face and go shine our light.

“Lord, let me not grow numb to the schemes of the enemy in my life, but stand firm against him in faith, in the knowledge of the Gospel, and with the Truth of God’s Word.”

For His Glory

Julianne Winkler Smith
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | June 10, 2024

Leading Others Along The Way

“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18 (ESV)

A rustling in my rose bush let me know someone was building a new home. Yes, you got it – momma bird was building her nest, piece by piece.  Strategically, she used her beak and feet to transport tiny sticks which she used to weave, pack and shape the nest. Safety is a high priority so you won’t find any birds building on the ledge of a building or a limb of a tree.  A bird’s instinct is to build in the safest, most sheltered space they can find – location is everything.  Exactly why my flourishing rose bush was the sweetest place for momma bird to create a protective place for her babies to hatch.

Now, I’m not usually a bird watcher, yet I have enjoyed seeing this momma bird preparing for her soon to be hatched young.  This weekend, we even sneaked a few peeks into the bush and found three babies with mouths wide open waiting for momma to return with their food.

Baby birds aren’t the only ones with their mouths wide open totally dependent on momma for their food.  We entered this world with an innate dependency to be nursed, cuddled and protected from the moment we left the womb.  We had to totally rely on someone else to provide for our every need.

Spiritual babies are no different.  When I think about the moment when I first invited Jesus into my life, I didn’t have a clue how to nourish my soul.  I was clueless about how to glorify God with my choices and life.  Yet God in his perfect plan surrounded me with spiritual mothers and mentors who led me along the way.  Like the young birds, my mouth was wide open ready to digest every nugget of truth. You may remember those days too – hungry for more of God and thirsty for His presence.

Just in case we forget, momma bird plays a crucial role in the survival of her young.  As seasoned believers, we play a crucial role in the thriving of spiritual babes.  By coming alongside them with grace and love, we can share the truths of God’s word in bite-size pieces so they can digest His goodness.  We can extend mercy in moments when the “old” ways re-surface and celebrate with joy as “new” ways evolve. To nurture someone’s soul and watch God work in their life is absolutely beautiful.

Sweet friends, maybe you’re a spiritual babe desperately trying to find your way in your walk with the Lord.  Don’t give up or grow weary.  Be bold and courageous in seeking out someone who is living out their faith to come alongside you.  And as seasoned believers, we should be alert to those around us who are struggling with their new faith.  Offering to walk alongside them with patience and grace is a beautiful gift – one that honors God and encourages us all in our faith.

“Father, open our eyes to those around us who are hungry for more of You, yet don’t know how to be fed.  Help us to walk with them in their faith journey – never judging, yet fully trusting that You will complete Your work in them.”

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Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life

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