Reflections
The Lies that Bind
by Lena Larsen “God, the Master, The Holy of Israel, has this solemn counsel: ‘Your salvation requires you to turn back to Me and stop your silly efforts to save yourselves. Your strength will come from settling down in complete dependence on Me—The very thing you’ve been unwilling to do.’” (Isaiah 30:15, MSG) There are…
Read MoreA Branch–No More, No Less
by Fred Swartz Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in Me.” (John 15:4, ESV) I am beginning to write this conversation with God on my 19th wedding anniversary, and we moved houses last week.…
Read MorePeace from the Peaceful One
by Greg Aikens “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27 NIV). When I think of peace, the first thing that comes to my mind is place. I have so…
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