“The empty tomb is a promise that God will never leave His redemptive work half done.” Paul David Tripp The empty tomb can only be possible because there was a death. We can only live the resurrection, abundant life, in Christ with our own death, dying to self. “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself, take up…
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“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.” Psalm 139:23-24 This verse has been the very specific cry of my heart for a few weeks now. And let me tell you, this is a prayer that…
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“Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.” Psalm 143:8 I can’t quite put into words what the early morning at the beach does for my soul. It’s like I can physically feel Him healing my heart as I sit in the vastness…
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“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 How can we be blessed to be poor? The beatitudes go against everything culture tells us. It’s the upside-down kingdom. But it’s the only path to true blessing & true peace, here in this life and in the next. We can never be truly blessed…
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“God intends suffering to pry open our hands so we leg to of the things of this earth and hold more tightly to Jesus.” Paul David Tripp from Journey to the Cross Will you hold more tightly to Jesus in the midst of your suffering? Will you allow Him to use it in your life to draw you to Himself?…
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