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Sometimes the troubles and distractions of everyday life can cause us to forget that God is working in spite of our weaknesses and failures. He is turning hearts and impacting lives even when we’re not doing everything “perfectly” (which is never). Basically, because He is the One who changes hearts – who draws people to Himself. And just when you think your efforts don’t mean all that much, or your life and work doesn’t really make a difference, God whispers …

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Early this morning, my six-year-old came into my room to tell me his legs were hurting again and asked if I had any oils for him. As much food as the child has been putting away every day, it’s no wonder he has growing pains! I got out my Deep Relief and we went to the couch where I massaged the oils into his legs.

He smiled and we cuddled on the …

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“Truly, we cannot have any personal comfort in our individual circumstances and trials unless we firmly believe in God’s sovereignty over all. For how can we affirm that ‘God causes all things to work together for good for those who love him’ (Rom. 8:28) unless we at the same time stand back from looking at our own affairs with that selfish narrowness that often dominates us and see His working good for us as part of His total, awe-inspiring, wise, …

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And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8)

Why is it so much easier to see sin in other people? I mean really. A child can trip over his own feet running to tell you about the infraction of another child; but, that same child will stand amazed that you …

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Why use air fresheners that don’t actually “freshen” the air? Most popular (and expensive) room sprays contain harmful chemicals that mask odors and often give people headaches. Why not make a natural room spray that smells better, is less expensive, and contains healing scents, instead of harmful, synthetic chemicals!

Room Spray

1 oz. vodka
15-20 drops essential oil
3 oz. purified water
4 oz. dark colored glass bottle

Pour vodka into 4 oz spray …

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Denise Sproul surrounded by her greatest ministry…her family

Last night, James and I were contemplating the loss of our sweet friend, Denise Sproul. We know that while Denise is experiencing unimaginable joy in the presence of our Savior, her husband and children still have a difficult road ahead learning to live life without this precious woman of God—this faithful wife and mother.

Though many of us will miss …

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Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul. – Ho­ra­tio G. Spaf­ford

I spent over a year wondering what was wrong with me. That persistent sinking feeling in my chest just wouldn’t go away. My nerves felt like they were consistently on the outside of …

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Please visit Chelsey over at Sharing the Journey where I’m guest posting this week. She has a great series going on during the month of December: Each day she will feature different Christmas traditions to bless and inspire you. Maybe you’ll find you share some of these same traditions… or maybe you’ll glean a new one!

Read more about The 25 Days of Christmas Traditions HERE.

Chelsey also …

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I do; I hate it. As much as it may seem otherwise at the time, I hate that feeling of superiority and anger I get when I am blinded by the ugliness of someone else’s sin—sin against me. Do you know what I mean? It’s so big and obvious. It’s distracting; why can’t they see it? I cross my arms, turn my head, and stew. I want to see sorrow, repentance…or …

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