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Alisa
- Aug 21, 2017
- 2 min
Finding Hope in: The New Kingdom
Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,” for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. (Revelation 21:1) As we live in a world full of sin and brokenness, it is difficult to comprehend a new heaven and a new earth, free from what we have so long been accustomed to. Even so, we can cling to the hope that all our pains from this world will soon vanish, and we have faith for a new life in the presence of our Maker. The closer we dra
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Alisa
- Jun 8, 2017
- 2 min
Finding Hope in: Seeking God First
But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. (Joshua 24:15) With life’s complexities, it is increasingly difficult to hear God’s voice. We must commit that we will choose to serve the Lord and not submit to the ways of the world so that God’s
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Alisa
- May 18, 2017
- 2 min
Finding Hope in:
Living Fearless
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. (John 14:27) Jesus left the world with the gift of peace, but few people have peace in their frazzled lives as they worry and fret over life itself. Relying on the world leaves us dry every time as we find ourselves thirsting for more water. Choosing to receive Christ more than worldly things will fulfill the gap that lies withi
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Alisa
- Apr 20, 2017
- 2 min
Finding Hope in: Miracles
Then he said to me, Prophesy to these bones and say to them, “Dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. This is what the Sovereign Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life. I will attach tendons to you and make flesh come upon you and cover you with skin; I will put breath in you, and you will come to life. Then you will know that I am the Lord.” So I prophesied as I was commanded. And as I was prophesying, there was a noise, a rattling so
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Alisa
- Apr 13, 2017
- 5 min
Why Worry Will Make You Question Everything
Have you ever been called a “worry wart?” If you haven’t, I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase. It could be your worrisome grandmother always checking on you. Or, it could be you are worried about your sick child. Whatever the worry, know this: it doesn’t have to consume you. If you allow it, worry will let you question everything…especially the good. I used to “worry” so much that the doctor once prescribed me pills to mask it. Both my addiction to alcohol and my disconnection w
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Alisa
- Apr 12, 2017
- 2 min
Finding Hope in: Seeking God First
But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. (Joshua 24:15) With life’s complexities, it is increasingly difficult to hear God’s voice. We must commit that we will choose to serve the Lord and not submit to the ways of the world so that God’s
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Alisa
- Apr 5, 2017
- 2 min
Finding Hope in:
Seeking God First
But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. (Joshua 24:15) With life’s complexities, it is increasingly difficult to hear God’s voice. We must commit that we will choose to serve the Lord and not submit to the ways of the world so that God’s
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Alisa
- Mar 30, 2017
- 4 min
Patience is the Secret Ingredient
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” - James 1:2-3 NIV If it’s one thing we need in the midst of our trials, it’s faith! Faith that this pain, this thorn in our side, is temporary! We also need patience to ride out the test. Patience is the secret ingredient that develops are faith and so we can pass the test! We need patient in our trials and this means
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Alisa
- Mar 28, 2017
- 2 min
Finding Hope in:
Faith
Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. For we live by faith, not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:6–7) As revealed in scripture, God is faithful to His Word. Just like scripture exposes Truth as we come to know God, we can discover in our own lives how God’s promises come to life as we believe in them. We must come to know God to know His great promises. God has placed a desire in our hearts, and He is sure t
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Alisa
- Mar 25, 2017
- 2 min
Finding Hope in: Temptation
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds. (James 1:2) Trials present us with opportunity for change, and we rely on our faith to overcome. If we remain stagnant in hardship, we allow the enemy to attack us. Be prepared ahead, using scripture as your shield, and ask for the Holy Spirit’s guidance and direction. Here you learn to let go of your feelings and replace them with the spirit. Count on good things to come out of worldly tri
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Alisa
- Mar 22, 2017
- 2 min
Finding Hope in:
Positive Words
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. (Proverbs 18:21) The treasure of our hearts come out through our spoken Word. We can declare victory over our lives by speaking Truth, or we can secure our failure by speaking negativity. Take note of your words each day, for this is an evaluation of our hearts. If our hearts are indeed striving for life, we can speak light into any darkness that surrounds us. Conversely, the beauty of a gar
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Alisa
- Mar 9, 2017
- 2 min
Finding Hope in:
Holiness
I am the Lord your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy. Do not make yourselves unclean by any creature that moves along the ground. I am the Lord, who brought you up out of Egypt to be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy. (Leviticus 11:44–45) Holiness is a virtue that few find in a world that is unclean and works effortlessly to destroy our God-given destinies into the likeness of Christ. We must therefore strive continuously to become like ou
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Alisa
- Mar 3, 2017
- 5 min
An Unconventional Guide to Words
“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will NEVER hurt me.” Ever heard that phrase? I did a long time ago on the playground. It’s sad that the meanness starts at such a young age which is even more reason we must learn to stand against such ugliness! There were, in fact, a lot of common phrases that didn’t end up meshing well with my life. For example, one common thing I would hear is “No Drinking and Driving,” and “Just Say No to Drugs!” It sounded good at the time
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Alisa
- Jan 13, 2017
- 2 min
Our Protector in the Storm
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. (Psalm 91:4–6) The Lord our God is our ultimate source of protection and strength and our ever-present need in time of trouble. Earthly sources may claim to have all the answers for us, but t
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Alisa
- Jan 6, 2017
- 2 min
Finding Hope in Deliverance
The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:17–18) People of the world consistently try to find their fulfillment in temporary things. They idolize things such as money, fame, sex, and drugs, which may seem enticing at the time, but once they consume us, we are at a loss. God is our deliverer for all things under the sun. God can and will d
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Alisa
- Jan 3, 2017
- 2 min
Finding Hope in our Design
So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. (Genesis 1:27) Often, we see ourselves as projected by the world, broken and torn among the dark corridors of the earth. God created us to be something better than what the world has to offer. God created us to be a light unto others, offering more to each other through the spiritual realm than what the world can ever give. We must learn to press into the realization
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Alisa
- Jan 2, 2017
- 2 min
Finding Hope in the Great I AM
God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you.’” (Exodus 3:14) God’s people are infinitely safe from the ruins of affliction. Though we may experience affliction, if only for a brief moment in time, we are never confined by our weakness but rather, come out better than before because for those that believe, God uses everything for the good. Although we labor in vain, we will not be constricted by the chains that onc
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Alisa
- Dec 29, 2016
- 2 min
Finding Hope in Change
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28) Change makes us uncomfortable, but in the process of life, we must be open and willing for change. Not just any change will suffice. We must be willing to change in accordance will God’s will and not the world’s. In Christ, we are constantly growing into His likeness, and we cannot proceed if we remain stagnant. We must bring all decisions
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Alisa
- Dec 14, 2016
- 3 min
Choosing Faith
Have you ever felt as though God left you behind? We may have felt this way but we know this to not be true because the Word says that God will never leave us or forsake us. - Deuteronomy 31:6 Naturally, we are seeking an extraordinary experience to swoop us of our feet so that we will land at our destiny. But if God just gave us everything at our command we would be spoiled rotten. Don’t we teach our children to appreciate what they get? Since God is our Father, why should w
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