Jesus, You’re worthy of it all You’re worthy of the journey You’re worthy of every step… -Whether in faith or fear -In clarity or confusion -In plenty or in lack -In fullness or, even, in nothingness It’s easy to say He is worthy of your best, but is He worthy of the struggle? It’s easy … More Worthy of it All?
“Thankfully, there is one other possibility, and that is that God has actually given you a supernatural grace to live opposite your circumstances. Have you experienced this type of grace from God that allows you to live in the peace of knowing you are obeying Him, even when those around you don’t understand?” -Bill Johnson … More Lessons Learned Under the Umbrella of Grace
I have been in quite the season of transition and it has been both challenging and wonderful. I’ve been sensing that corporately and individually we’re on the brink of a major shift into seeing many of the things we have long prayed for. One of those more personal shifts is the subject of this post. … More Voices of Justice: Online magazine to fight human trafficking
I say, “Don’t ponder the former things” But sometimes … I find myself looking back in fear I say, “There is no need to beg a good and gracious God” But sometimes … My whiny prayers betray my lack of faith I say, “He is trustworthy in every season” But sometimes … Worry invades my soul … More The Beauty of Sometimes
Beloved… What if that is who you really are? The beloved of the Beloved Adored Cherished Delighted in Beloved … What if you simply allowed yourself to be loved? Loved by the greatest Lover of all Chosen Desired Accepted as you are Beloved … What if you chose to live from love? Living from … More Beloved
It’s the most wonderful time of year! Right? For some it is, but for others, well, not so much. For some people the holidays are hard–sometimes really hard. The reasons are varied, but many feel especially vulnerable and alone this time of year. Although we have more ways of connecting than ever, a growing number of people … More Getting Through it: Tips for Surviving the “Most Wonderful” Time of the Year
A holy hush settled over the entire room. The soft and tender tones of women singing out their sincere love and longing for Jesus filled the atmosphere. It was a taste–just a tiny taste–of heaven on earth. Then it happened. (Oh why does it always happen?) “If you’re struggling with SIN don’t let anything keep you from Jesus. … More Monday Morning Musings: Wretch or Wonder?
Performance. Perfection. Doing it well and getting it right. Is it good or is it bad? Healthy or harmful? I think it all depends on our motive and perspective. The truth is a lot of our life is measured by performance. I’ve spent a lot of time working in the field of human resources—and what … More Monday Morning Musings: Letting Go of Performance
… That in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. –Ephesians 2:7 NIV Beloved, you’ve long known the sufficiency of My grace–you’ve spoken of it, you’ve believed it, you’ve faithfully stood on its truth. But now I’m inviting you to simply … More From His Heart to Yours: March 20, 2015
I’m a prisoner of hope I’m captive to grace I’m bound by the strong cords of love Yet I’m free I’m gloriously Wonderfully Marvelously Amazingly Free To be Everything He created me to be In hope In grace In love Because I’m madly Passionately Head-over-heels In love With the One Who first loved me May … More Forever Bound
My grace is sufficient for you … –2 Corinthians 12:9 I love you, beloved. I love the unique you—the one-of-a-kind you that I created you to be. You were made for love—and as you become more and more secure in My love, you will begin to see the unique and personal ways I work in YOUR … More From His Heart to Yours: October 4, 2014
“I’ve learned to run to Him in my brokenness, failures, frustrations and disappointments, rather than away from Him in shame, regret, confusion or anger.” It goes all the way back to the beginning of man. Adam and Eve walked in unbroken fellowship with God. But then they sinned. After they sinned they did something that … More A few things I’ve learned, pt 3 – Running TO Him
Like anyone, I have my ups and downs. There are (a few) things I’m good at, and a lot of things I’m not-so-good at. Since I’m usually harder on myself than I am on anyone else, I’ve realized that I often focus on the many areas I feel I need improvement rather than on the … More A few things I’ve learned along the way …
Have you ever noticed a disconnect between the things you say you believe and what you consistently live? Me too. Although I have always had a very high value for authenticity and tend to be very transparent about my own weaknesses and struggles, there are many values and beliefs I hold dear in my heart that do … More The Substance of Grace
As I’ve already shared, I’ve committed to posting a couple times a month over on the Live Brave blog. My first post over there was this short poem. I like to get my head around things in simple terms and I wrote that first poem to do just that. I wanted to answer the question … More Until I Know
We all have struggles in life. The beauty of the Body is that we can empathize with and encourage one another–especially when someone else is going through something similar to what we may have walked through ourselves ( 2 Cor. 1:3-7 ). However, despite many common experiences in life, it is also wise to remember that … More A Tale of Three Boxes
It’s the most wonderful time of year! Right? For some it is, but for others … Well, not so much. For some people the holidays are hard–sometimes really hard. The reasons are varied, but people without strong ties to a supportive community (whether family, friends or both) that they actually “do life” with are especially vulnerable. Although we … More Getting Through It: Tips for Surviving the “Most Wonderful” Time of the Year
So, apparently Paul had this “thorn in the flesh” … We don’t know what it was. Some people have tried to speculate, but Scripture doesn’t say. I figure if the Holy Spirit wanted us to know, he would have recorded it. He didn’t. That in itself says something to me. Although I’m sure the specifics were really … More Thoughts on Thorns
In honor of Yom Kippur – the Day of Atonement – I’m posting this song that celebrates the “once for all” atonement that we, as believers in Yeshua, have apprehended. While we could stand to learn much from those who spend this day–the holiest day on the Jewish calendar–revering God’s greatness and reflecting on their … More Once For All … Forever
Such grace amazingly outlandish undeniably unshakable always all-sufficient lavishly showered upon me Such grace ridiculously remarkable extravagantly excessive empowering and enabling me to know you Such grace such amazingly outlandish grace oh how I love oh how I need oh how thankful I am … for grace “Grace is not a theology. It is … More Such Grace
Cindy Powell 