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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
- Apr 27, 2017
- 3 min
Why you should Embrace your Imperfections!
Do you ever wish you were faster, smarter, richer.... just better? Sometimes I think if I had the brain of doctor I would not have to take the long haul around, but then again I might not develop internally if I didn’t proceed on my journey. Trying to be perfect makes me tired. And sometimes my imperfections make other people tired! I'll never be the fastest, the smartest, or the richest. If I plan on that, I'll die trying. Maybe for a short minute we should stop looking at o
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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 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 31, 2017
- 1 min
Mercy House
A big project I am working on about a sober living house and our sometimes messed up lives.... But...hope is always present with God as our Saviour... 1986 Tonkawa, Oklahoma The Swimming Hole is what we called it. Down a long, narrow trail, off the dirt road in the middle of nowhere in the countryside of Oklahoma me, Sarah and Mindy ran impatiently toward the swampy river so we could swing off the crazy rope and make a splash . It wasn’t very long ago we had learned to swim a
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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 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 10, 2017
- 2 min
Finding Hope in Discernment
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. (1 John 4:1) God takes us in and shelters us from evil. We must trust in the One who made us and that His plan for us will come to completion. In due time, the enemy will be destroyed forever, but until that time, we must learn to defend ourselves against the enemy’s schemes. We do not have to fight this spiritual warfare alone. Ou
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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
- Nov 18, 2016
- 4 min
The Test of Time
God’s timing is not like the earthly timing we are accustomed to. We focus on the earthly realm of which we are required to fit our busy schedules. We become lost in the mix of everyday wants and needs. Far too often we fall prey to greed and we want things now and we want it our way. Unfortunately, our way is not what is always best for us. If we had it our way we would all be rich, living in mansions, and going to five star restaurants, but then what kind of person would we
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Alisa
- Nov 11, 2016
- 2 min
Finding Hope in God's Timing
But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:8–9) God’s timing is not like the earthly timing we are accustomed to. God is not consumed with time; rather, He is consumed with our hearts. God’s ways are not our w
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