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In God We Trust

Encouragement, Faith, God's Promises, Prayer Directives, Provision, Tim's WritingsAugust 1, 20224KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE In the spring of 2010, we had the opportunity to purchase a new, dependable car for our family. Up until that time we had a rough couple of years. The loss of a job, we had to close our coffee shop, we had to sell our home before it was foreclosed,…

Revealed

Encouragement, Faith, God's Promises, Growth, Honesty, Listening, Prayer Directives, Tim's WritingsJune 30, 20224KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE I recently had some new carpet put in my office at work. Like many things that happen in life, God used that situation to show me something I needed to see or remind me of something I may have forgotten. When you get new flooring, whether it be hardwood, laminate, or…

Strengthened & Protected

Dependence on God, Encouragement, Prayer Directives, Tim's WritingsFebruary 1, 20221KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE 30Youths may become faint and weary, and young men stumble and fall, 31but those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not become weary, they will walk and not faint. (ISAIAH 40:30-31) “I’ve got this.” How many times have…

Your Power & Glory in 2020!

Cheryl's Writings, Encouragement, God's Glory, Praise, Prayer Directives, SolitudeOctober 29, 20204KViews 1Like 0Comments

Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. Luke 2:14, NIV I SO want to write and talk about God’s glory in this season. My heart is full and I want to share a testimony. I have witnessed so many things that have shown me His love…

7 AM CST – FLIGHT AA 2850 from OMA to LAX

Disappointment, Encouragement, Tim's WritingsJuly 9, 20203KViews 0Likes 0Comments

7 AM CST - FLIGHT AA 2850 from OMA to LAX That's what our calendar says for this morning. Sheila and I were to be California bound for a special trip celebrating our 25th anniversary next week. We had a sweet time planning and dreaming of what we could do in our week in California.…

Unlimited Opportunities

Dependence on God, Encouragement, Hardship, Overflow, Prayer, Tim's WritingsOctober 1, 20193KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE Is there something you would love to see done in your life that just seems impossible? Is it the adult child who has walked away from the family, vowing never to return? Do you have a family member who is sick that you so desperately want to see healed? Are you…

Overflowing Joy

Encouragement, Overflow, Prayer Directives, Tim's Writings, TrialsJuly 1, 20194KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE Gary just got home from work. He’s had a rough day. His day started with him brewing a pot of coffee without putting the grounds in the filter basket. No coffee this morning. On the way to work, he got a ticket because he forgot he had to slow down when…

October 2018 Prayer Focus: Financial Stewardship

Dependence on God, Encouragement, Growth, Prayer Directives, Tim's WritingsOctober 1, 20182KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE When we put our personal budgets together, we have to make decisions on where to spend our money. Spiritual growth occurs when we realize it’s not our money to spend. We recognize that we are stewards of what we’ve been trusted with. Being stewards is an incredibly important role. In the 25th…

September 2018 Prayer Focus: Accountability

Confession of Sin, Encouragement, Friends, Growth, Helping Others, Prayer Directives, Temptation, Tim's WritingsAugust 31, 20186KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." (Proverbs 27:17) This year we’ve been comparing personal physical growth to how we grow spiritually. Another strong comparison would be just as we visit the doctor to keep us accountable for our physical health, we need others in our lives that will…

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…