Refreshment · The Scenic Route · Traveling · Uncategorized

Three Days at the Beach

Always a welcomed sight!!

We make plans and hold them with open palms. God knows what we need far better than we do! This week we saw God‘s kind and loving hand change our vacation plans, but He made these past three days at North Myrtle Beach extra special for us. Here are a few highlights from our time away…

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Sovereignty · trust

God’s Surprises

You can listen to this post on Refresh Her podcast.

Some surprises are special and fun like an unexpected visit, a party or a gift in the mail, but other surprises can jolt us, like when plans get changed, hopes get dashed, or a path is turned completely into a dead end. We can feel derailed and “out of control.” But the truth is that the situation isn’t out of control; it’s simply out of OUR control. Psalm 50:12 is truth that God is in control of everything – including the interruptions in life. But what are we to do when life gets turned upside down by events that shock us?

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obedience · podcast · Responding to trials

Spiritual Detours, Part 1

Our tendency in uncomfortable circumstances is to get out. We often overlook the future consequences for present relief. We see this in the life of Elimelech and often fail to see how we do the very same thing. Today’s podcast is the first in a series as we begin a topical study of the Book of Ruth. I pray the practical truths will encourage you to stay on the path God has for you, no matter how difficult it may presently seem.

You can hear all of Part 1 here.
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Prayer · trust

“The Impossible” Only Happens One Way

You’re asking God to do the impossible – bring back a prodigal, save your marriage or provide a huge need. You know He can do it, but you are still waiting. Today’s podcast is a reminder of what Jesus told the disciples when they needed the impossible done in their ministry. Jesus’ answer to them is the answer to our needs as well.

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