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Times of Rest

Prayer Directives, Rest, Tim's Writings, UncategorizedJuly 28, 20183KViews 1Like 0Comments

Our spiritual being needs dedicated times of respite to regain focus & clarity. WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE I absolutely love sitting in God’s creation and being still. Especially in the morning. I love hearing the rustling of leaves blowing in the wind. The sound of birds singing their praises to their…

Prepare and Put Up a Defense

Cheryl's Writings, Dependence on God, TemptationJuly 1, 20182KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY CHERYL WELLS Taking regular care of our bodies helps to keep us healthy, like eating correctly and taking vitamins and supplements, but there are things that we need to do to keep ourselves protected from the attacks of the enemy of our soul. I love that God loves us so much and He gives…

Hands and Feet

Prayer Directives, Serving Others, Tim's WritingsMay 30, 20185KViews 1Like 0Comments

Physical exercise keeps our bodies in shape. Being the physical hands and feet of Jesus by acts of service to others helps keep us spiritually fit. Jesus lived a life of serving others on a daily basis. He led others to his Father by serving them and did so with a humble heart. He washed…

Fellowship with Other Believers

Prayer Directives, Tim's WritingsMay 1, 20183KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of guilt, whose lives are lived in complete honesty! When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long. Day and night your hand…

Confession

Prayer Directives, Tim's WritingsApril 1, 20182KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of guilt, whose lives are lived in complete honesty! When I refused to confess my sin, my body wasted away, and I groaned all day long. Day and…

Continuous Attitude of Prayer

Prayer Directives, Tim's WritingsMarch 1, 20183KViews 3Likes 0Comments

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - It’s something we do every minute of every day. It’s so natural to us that we don’t even think about it. You’re doing it right now as…

Sustained by the Word

Prayer Directives, Tim's WritingsFebruary 1, 20182KViews 0Likes 0Comments

“It is written: Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” ( John 4:4 ) Just as food sustains us physically, the Word of God sustains us spiritually. In Matthew 4:4, Matthew documents what Jesus said when Satan tried to tempt Jesus in…

Growing and Maturing in 2018

Growth, Prayer Directives, Tim's WritingsJanuary 1, 20181KViews 0Likes 0Comments

A Year of Growth A new year is upon us. Often you will see a newspaper or television news story about the first baby born in the new year in a specific hospital or city. Often pictured are the parents holding their tiny and fragile newborn child. Both mom and dad are gleaming as they…

Light Shine Bright

Encouragement, Tim's Writings, UnityDecember 11, 20172KViews 0Likes 0Comments

I sat in my seat in the arena next to my bride. We were in the upper bowl, the lights were off and the arena was dark. Appearing gradually, a lone spotlight pierced the darkness and highlighted a man. He sat alone at the piano. His fingers slowly hit key after key creating something beautiful…

Philadelphia

Hardship, Tim's Writings, TrialsNovember 6, 20172KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Today I woke up in Philadelphia. I didn’t plan on waking up in Philadelphia. I was supposed to wake up this morning in warm and sunny Orlando. But something happened beyond my control. Something I had no say in or control over. I had a choice. I had a choice between getting angry and frustrated…