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Inside Reset (Chapter 8): Shifting our perspectives from outside influences to resetting our inside…through the lens of GOD’s good perspective about you. God made you and loves you. He wants to continue to show you how He lovingly sees you as you truly are rather than the range of ways we experience others’ thoughts about us.

James 1: 5-6 ~ “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach...

Love of the Savior Stories: Woman in Synagogue on the Sabbath 

(Luke 13:10-17)

As we travel this journey toward God, we are sharing brief stories within each chapter titled Love of the Savior. These are true events, and the words Jesus speaks are directly from the Bible (ESV). The scenes are expanded to give us a sense of what it was like for the individuals experiencing the love and compassion of God with biblical references to th...

Outside Influence (Chapter 7): There are lots of ways life gets complicated and we get off track from God’s loving perspective about who we are and how we can see the world.

“Cast all your anxiety on Him [God] because He cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith.” — 1 Peter 5:7-9 (NIV, emphasis added)

Ways t...

#31 ~ Remembering Jesus

Blessings for Christmas and beyond. May we ponder the blessings of Christmas, may we ask Jesus what honoring Him looks? What gift can we bring to You, Jesus? As we look and experience rejoicing and celebrating the goodness of God, family and friends, may we also wonder what that can be.

— Isaiah 9:6-7: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his ...

Prayer Place ~ GRATITUDE: 

During this time of tumult upon this earth, let us pray with a heart of GRATITUDE for GOD, what He is doing and what He will do for His good plans upon the earth. 

*Psalm 37:3 ~ “Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.”

*Psalm 37:1-7 ~ “Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green...

Savior Stories: Healing Love of Jesus

Jesus Heals Boy with Unclean Spirit

Savior Story of love, compassion, healing when no one else can heal, and trusting God in increasing ways. (Matthew 17:14-20; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:37-43)

**Ephesians 3: 14-19 ~ “For this reason I kneel before the Father from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named. I pray that he may grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthen...

Savior Stories: Love. Sacrifice. Provision: Jesus Feeds 5000

This Savior Story reminds us that God is able to provide more than we can ask or imagine, that He sees through eyes of compassion and can bring abundance in many unexpected ways. (Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-43; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-14)

**John 10:10 ~ “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”

**Jeremiah 17:7-8 ~ “The person who trusts in the Lord, whose...

LVP: Experience God (Chapter 6) 

In this chapter, we describe how we can open our hearts to God gives us the experience of being with God. These personal experiences bring in God’s healing and hope-filled presence into the crevices of your soul that need His goodness.

“The Lord who made the earth, the Lord who formed it to establish it — the Lord is His name: call to Me and I will answer you and I will tell you great and hidden t...

LVP ~ Savior Stories: Desperate and Loved :

This Savior Story describes a desperate, weary woman and the touch of Jesus’ healing in her life. God sees us, knows us and loves us. This story appears in Matthew 9:20-22; Mark 5:25-34; Luke 8:43-48. 

Passages mentioned: 

*Jeremiah 29:13-14a ~“You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the Lord…” 

*Psalm 139: 1-5 ~ “O Lord, you ...

LVP: Drawn to God (Chapter 5) ~ God draws you to Himself with love and kindness. He placed particular imprints of His design in you long ago. God also wants us to explore who He is in ways that are personal. Join us as we continue to discover God’s pure love, value, and purposes for you.

**Psalm 62:5-11~ “My soul, wait in silence for God alone,For my hope is from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, My refuge; I will not be...

LVP ~ Savior Stories: Promises Kept

Anna Sees the Young Jesus

Luke 2:22-38 (especially vv. 36-38)

This Savior Story describes a piece of God keeping His promise to the world…the One who would save humanity from eternal separation from God. God also kept a personal promise to a man named Simeon. Then, God chose to show His particular and meaningful love to an 84-year old woman, Anna, who witnessed it all.

**Habakkuk 2:2-3 ~ “And t...

LVP: Savior Stories: Don’t Give Up on God

Daughter of the Synagogue Leader

Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56

The day Jesus walked from far away to raise a twelve-year-old daughter from death. Love of the Savior stories are true events, and the words Jesus speaks are directly from the Bible (ESV). The scenes are expanded to give us a sense of what it was like for the individuals experiencing the love and compassion of God....

LVP: Created (Chapter 4)

Created for Today: God knew you before the creation of the world. Join us as we continue our journey to wonder about God’s love, value, and purposes in our lives.

**Psalm 119:73, 76-77 ~ “Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments… But your steadfast love comforts me, according to your promise to your servant. Let your mercy come to me that I may live… yo...