Category Archives: Living by faith

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and to day, and forever.

Posted on August 8, 2013 by verawrites

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We must keep our eyes on Christ, our ultimate leader. Christ has been and will be the same forever, in a changing world we can trust our unchanging Lord. I know God is…

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If you Believe you will see the Glory of God!

Posted on August 7, 2013 by verawrites

Originally posted on A Safe Harbor is Jesus:
Today, God stands at the point of your need. What miracle do you need from Him? Believe that He is still the same miracle-working God today. Believe that you will see the…

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A Match Made in Heaven (author unknown to me)

Posted on August 6, 2013 by verawrites

Consumed by my loss, I didn’t notice the hardness of the pew where I sat. I was at the funeral of my dearest friend – my mother. She finally had lost her long battle with cancer. The hurt was so … Continue reading →

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Basic Human Needs and How We Meet Them

Posted on August 5, 2013 by verawrites

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As I read the post I reblogged from Otrazhenie, it made me think about this concept of differences between groups of people. It is ‘top of mind’ for me as I prepare to go on a short trip to Manitoulin … Continue reading →

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Breakfast, lunch and supper on Manitoulin Island

Posted on August 2, 2013 by verawrites

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I am thinking about food. Again. Week after next, a group of us are going to spend a week at a First Nations’ reserve on Manitoulin Island in northern Ontario, Canada. We’ll be running a vacation Bible school day program … Continue reading →

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Decisions, decisions – Motivation part 2

Posted on July 30, 2013 by verawrites

I have a friend who is struggling with some decisions. Her motivation is very similar to mine (see blogpost ‘What’s my motivation?’). She loves the Lord deeply and longs to serve him faithfully. Pressing in prayerfully, seeking godly counsel, asking … Continue reading →

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There is a crisis in my church and I don’t know what to do

Posted on July 28, 2013 by verawrites

Our pastor left two  years ago. He had reached a plateau and it was good that he left. Many of us prayed for a new pastor who would move us forward into a fuller vision of God’s purpose for our … Continue reading →

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The problem with stuff (reblog: Rick Warren)

Posted on July 26, 2013 by verawrites

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need (Matt 6:33). I am not materialistic (though, yes, I do have too much stuff – see my previous post on Learning to live … Continue reading →

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What’s my motivation?

Posted on July 23, 2013 by verawrites

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Do actors still ask that question when rehearsing for a part? I have no idea. But this word – motivation – looms large in my vocabulary because it lies at the crux of my quest. I have been focusing too … Continue reading →

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The Examined Life (reblog)

Posted on July 22, 2013 by verawrites

I am working on a piece on this very subject – so imagine how delighted I was to discover Bill’s post at http://unshakablehope.wordpress.com/2013/01/10/the-examined-life-is-worth-living/ Read it, enjoy it, be inspired to act upon this reminder that it is our task, as followers of … Continue reading →

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