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His Faithfulness is our Shield

Faithfulness, Prayer Directives, Tim's WritingsSeptember 1, 20212KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE Going to the movies with my grandpa was one of my favorite things to do when I was young. We would go and see what trouble Indiana Jones, Captain Kirk, or Luke Skywalker would get into, and how they would get out of it. Many of the movies that I saw…

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.…

Glory in Impossible Situations

God's Glory, Hardship, Hope, Prayer Directives, Tim's WritingsApril 30, 20203KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE The Lord said to Gideon, “You have too many men. I cannot deliver Midian into their hands, or Israel would boast against me, ‘My own strength has saved me.’ Judges 7:2, NIV Reading that into context, the Midianite army that Gideon was about to face had 135,000 valiant warriors ready for battle.…

Step Out of the Boat

Faith, Hardship, Tim's Writings, Trust, WaitingApril 6, 20204KViews 0Likes 0Comments

This past weekend marked a significant milestone in our family. Before I get to what that was, let me give you a little backstory… In 1995, I started as a manager at a small coffee shop in Holland, Michigan. I worked there for ten years and loved every minute of it. The owner of the shop became…

The Glory of Creation

God's Glory, Prayer Directives, Tim's WritingsJanuary 24, 20203KViews 1Like 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE When is the last time you felt fully alive? The question was recently asked of me and I instantly knew what my answer was. It was a warm summer day in Canada a few years ago. We were vacationing in New Richmond, Quebec, a place that has familial ties for my…

Overflowing Hope

Hope, Overflow, Prayer Directives, Tim's Writings, WaitingNovember 30, 20194KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13, NLT) Hope. We often use the word “hope” when we want something to happen…

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…

Abundant Generosity

Compassion, Dependence on God, Helping Others, Overflow, Prayer Directives, Tim's WritingsJuly 31, 20194KViews 0Likes 0Comments

WRITTEN BY TIM LABRECHE The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; (Psalm 24:1 NIV) “Mine!” I believe that word is every toddler’s favorite at some point. If you go near a toy they want, “Mine!” If you try to help clean up and reach for their favored blanket to…

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…

Abounding in Wisdom

Prayer Directives, Tim's Writings, WisdomApril 29, 20194KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Throughout the year, we have been looking at how God overflows into our lives. This month we’ll be looking at how our Savior pours his knowledge and wisdom into us.