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Book Review – A Vision Beyond Abuse by Kathy Goodhew
There is hope. This is the message Kathy Goodhew shares in her book A Vision Beyond Abuse. Kathy’s chronicles her journey from her earliest memories through the difficulties of her abusive relationships and shows how there is hope for healing on the other side. I want to thank Kathy for the opportunity to read her book. She shares her personal stories with clarity and an objective nature. It’s obvious that she truly desires the reader to have a better understanding of relationship abuse, but mainly to know that there can be hope and restoration, both from God and from herself. Overall I enjoyed the message of this book and the…
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Devotional – June 20, 2011
VERSE: Psalm 20:1–May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob set you securely on high! TRUTH: The Lord is there for us when we are going through difficulties. He is our security and He keeps us directly in His will. There will be days of trouble, but we can know that God is our security in all of our circumstances. RESPONSE: Lord, I praise You for Your love and protection and security in all things. You are amazing and while there will be days of trouble, You will be there with me.
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Devotional – June 19, 2011
VERSE: Psalm 19:1–The heavens area telling the glory of God; and their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. TRUTH: All around us, God’s presence is evident in the beauty of His creation. Do we praise Him for the wonders He has created? Do we thank Him for allowing us to share in His amazing and beautiful creations?RESPONSE: Lord, Your creation displays Your glory, wonder, power, and creativity. Your works are glorious and I will praise You.
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Devotional – June 18, 2011
VERSE: Psalm 18:17–He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me. TRUTH: If we trust in the Lord and wait on Him, He will deliver us from our enemies. He is the refuge from our strong enemy. He shields us from their mighty attacks. Are we taking refuge in God or still trying to fight on our own? RESPONSE: Lord, I praise You for being a place of refuge and safety for me. The enemy is strong, help me to turn to You.
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Devotional – June 17, 2011
VERSE: Psalm 17:1–Hear a just cause O Lord, give heed to my cry; give ear to my prayer which is not from deceitful lips. TRUTH: When we come to God in prayer, are we honest with Him? Or do we just pray about trivial things in our life and not the true issues we are facing? For me, it can be easy to just gloss over prayer and to not always take the time to share my deepest concerns with Him. Do we pray with passion for the things we want to see Him take control of in our lives? RESPONSE: Lord, I come to You truthfully admitting where I…
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Devotional – June 16, 2011
VERSE: Psalm 16:11–You will make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; in Your right hand there are pleasures forever. TRUTH: In God we find life, joy, and pleasure. He holds these in His hand and is just waiting for us to come to Him. Will we seek out God for our joy or do we try to get it on our own? RESPONSE: Lord, only through You is there true life, joy, and pleasure. Help me to seek these only through You.
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Devotional – June 15, 2011
VERSE: Psalm 15:1–O Lord, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? TRUTH: What does God require of us? The rest of this psalm answers this question by describing the actions of perfection that God requires. We cannot get to God on our own, but we can allow Jesus in our life to live that perfect life for us. Only Jesus is the answer to the question above. Is He living in and through us? RESPONSE: Lord, thank You for providing a substitute who lived the life You require for us so that through Him, we may abide in Your tent and dwell with You!
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Devotional – June 14, 2011
VERSE: Psalm 14:1–The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they have committed abominable deeds; there is no one who does good. TRUTH: If we are busy trying to be good on our own, then we are being foolish. No one is good outside of Jesus. Only a fool tries to live without God. Are we surrendering to God, or trying on our own and looking foolish to God? RESPONSE: Lord, I need You in every area of my life. Help me to not be foolish and try to do things on my own.
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Music Review – “Texas Chosen”
The music of Texas Chosen comes with a southern country feel to it. For me, the thing that gives their music such a distinctive quality is the words. There is such passion throughout their music for people to hear the message of the hope of Jesus Christ and to be transformed by it, that it permeates every note that is played or sung. They are a joy to listen to.Check out and listen to samples of their songs at their website http://www.texaschosen.com/ or at http://www.reverbnation.com/#!/texaschosen
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Devotional – June 13, 2011
VERSE: Psalm 13:5–But I have trusted in Your lovingkindness; My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation. TRUTH: David was going through difficult times. He was down and despairing and yet, even in these dark times, he trusts the Lord. When we go through hard times do we still trust and cling to the Lord? RESPONSE: Father, thank You for being worthy of my trust. Even in the dark times, I will rejoice in You.