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  • You Are Not a Bad Mom

    Rachael Elmore, MA, LCMHC-S, NCC | April 28, 2023

    “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 (NIV)

    • Peace
    • God's Word
    • Anxiety
    • Parenting
  • Starving Our Scarcity Mindset

    Lysa TerKeurst | April 27, 2023

    “These were his instructions to them: ‘The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.’” Luke 10:2 (NLT)

    • Hope
    • God's Plan
    • Comparison
    • Contentment
  • The Unexpected Gift of Kind Words

    Carolyn Lacey | April 26, 2023

    “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)

    • Taming the Tongue
    • Grace
    • Encouraging Others
  • Lift That Shield

    Sarah Freymuth | April 25, 2023

    "The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him." Psalm 28:7 (ESV)

    • Strength
    • Trusting God
    • Faith
  • Our Father Invites Us To Ask Audaciously

    Becky Harling | April 24, 2023

    “Give us today our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 (NIV)

    • God's Plan
    • God's Timing
    • Prayer
  • Learning To Chase God’s Glory Through Each Day

    Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young | April 21, 2023

    "Moses said, 'Please show me your glory.' And [God] said, 'I will make all my goodness pass before you and will proclaim before you my name "The LORD." And I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy.'" Exodus 33:18-19 (ESV)

    • Knowing God
  • What if the Person I'm Struggling To Forgive Is Me?

    Lysa TerKeurst | April 20, 2023

    “Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.’ And you forgave the guilt of my sin.” Psalm 32:5 (NIV)

    • Testimony
    • Healing
    • Shame
    • Forgiveness
  • Humbled Success

    Heather MacFadyen | April 19, 2023

    “He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.” Psalm 25:9 (NIV)

    • God's Plan
    • Contentment
    • Humility
  • Why Your Story Matters

    Sharon Jaynes | April 18, 2023

    "Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will tell you what he did for me." Psalm 66:16 (NLT)

    • Testimony
    • Identity in Christ
  • Help for the Weary Woman

    Brenda Bradford Ottinger | April 17, 2023

    “Then he began to wash the disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel he had around him.” John 13:5b (NLT)

    • Serving Others
    • Endurance
    • Comfort
    • Obedience
  • When God Hasn't Given You the Desires of Your Heart

    Grace Valentine | April 14, 2023

    “Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4 (NIV)

    • Waiting on God
    • Desires
    • Contentment
  • God Sees, God Knows, God Cares

    Lysa TerKeurst | April 13, 2023

    “For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him. You have done foolishly in this, for from now on you will have wars.” 2 Chronicles 16:9 (ESV)

    • God's Character
    • Trusting God
    • Surrender
  • Hope for the Overlooked Heart

    Whitney Akin, COMPEL Training Member | April 12, 2023

    “So she called the name of the LORD who spoke to her, ‘You are a God of seeing,’ for she said, ‘Truly here I have seen him who looks after me.’” Genesis 16:13 (ESV)

    • God's Perspective
    • Loneliness
    • Comfort
    • God's Love
  • If You’re Not Where You Thought You Would Be

    Meghan Ryan | April 11, 2023

    “His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the legs of a man, but the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love." Psalm 147:10-11 (ESV)

    • Grace
    • God's Plan
    • Comparison
    • Contentment
  • The Treasurers

    Catherine Claire Larson | April 10, 2023

    “But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19 (NIV)

    • Gratitude
    • Family
    • Parenting
  • "Good Friday" Reminders To Keep for an Ordinary Day

    Lysa TerKeurst | April 7, 2023

    “'My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,' he said to them. 'Stay here and keep watch.'” Mark 14:34 (NIV)

    • Resurrection
    • Hope
    • Easter
  • God Is Not Gone

    Lisa Whittle | April 6, 2023

    “I go east, but he is not there. I go west, but I cannot find him. I do not see him in the north, for he is hidden. I look to the south, but he is concealed. But he knows where I am going.” Job 23:8-10a (NLT)

    • Trusting God
    • Perseverance
    • Emotions
  • What About When It All Goes Up in Flames?

    Heidi Lee Anderson | April 5, 2023

    “There is no other god who can rescue like this!” Daniel 3:29b (NLT)

    • Trusting God
    • Fear
    • Faith
  • Helping Our Kids Know Jesus for Themselves

    Erica Renaud, COMPEL Training Member | April 4, 2023

    “Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray.” Matthew 19:13a (ESV)

    • Prayer
    • Family
    • Parenting
  • Breathe In God’s Love and Breathe Out Your Worries

    Bonnie Gray | April 3, 2023

    “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)

    • God's Love
    • Surrender
    • Peace
    • Worry

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