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Jealousy, envy, strife ruled the Jacob household for years. Two sisters at odds with one another because they couldn’t have what the other had; Leah wanted Jacob’s love, Rachel wanted his children. Whenever I fall into the mindset of comparing myself with others one of two things happen: I am either never good enough, or I am too good in my own eyes. Either way, the Bible tells us in 2Cor. 10:12 it is not wise to compare ourselves. This leads to frustration, resentment and, yes, sometimes pride. Weekly Assignment Part 2: Read Chapter 11, then Comment on my blog how God has spoken toRead More →

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That’s what Rachel said to her husband, Jacob. But Jacob had no control over the barrenness of her womb, that was God’s call. So Jacob was torn between two wives: Rachel and her sister, Leah. These two women battled for years, both vying for her husband’s attention in hopes of winning his love (Genesis 29-30). Rachel’s heart broke every time Leah birthed a son, 1 – 2 – 3 -4, until she arranges herRead More →

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He speaks with a still, small voice. He speaks through circumstances. He speaks through others. He speaks through his word. He speaks loud and clear. How is he speaking to you today? What is he saying to you through Chapter 9 of Let.It.God? Weekly Assignment part 3: Read the following scripture verses and record your thoughts in your notebook: Psalm 103:1-2 Psalm 116:7-8 Psalm 130:5 Psalm 143:8  Read More →

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He tells everyone the headlights on his truck are absolutely amazing.? “They are so powerful,” he says, “they shine all the way from Virginia to Florida— just a little at a time.” That is how God lights our path, a little at a time. The Bible tells us God sees the end from the beginning. We don’t. So when we are faced with trusting our ability to control circumstances or God’s doesn’t it just make sense toRead More →

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Let.It.Go. Session 4: Practicing the Art of Soul Control Our last session dealt with the Proverbs 31 woman who teaches and speaks words of kindness. But let’s be honest, there are times when it is not kindness longing to spill from our lips. Typically these occasions occur on days filled with interruptions and inconveniences working against even the best laid plans. I have experienced it. You have experienced it. For example, it seems to never fail that when I am running late for an appointment I get stuck on a narrow two-lane country road behind someRead More →