Category: Encouraging Thoughts

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Talking to Yourself

What if we actively believed this? What if we lived each day knowing His completed work has been poured into us by faith? Many believers strictly identify themselves as “broken” “depressed” “anxious” “no good” or “unloveable”. It’s human nature to call to mind our wounds instead of meditating on His wounds. He exchanges His complete victory for our incomplete faith. Colossians 1 & 2 is saturated with the identity of Christ.

Today, we can end critical self-talk with one little phrase “I am complete in Him!” 

How can I have joy?

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What’s in Your Neverland?

These shoes represent a new belief that I could learn something on my “never” list. As a severe asthmatic since childhood, running was just not an option. I loved other activities but running was for “real athletes”. Here’s the harsh reality: 3 years ago, I could not run in place for 20 seconds. As ALWAYS, God delights in our “I could never attitude”! He is the author of all things new-new strength, new power, & (most of all) a new perspective. This was a private battle of endurance for me with hundreds of needy (desperate?) prayers for help from Jesus. My favorite accountability partner/ENCOURAGER Brian rejoiced over all 1,200 miles (literally) w/ me! Our friends, Mike & Dara, have built their business on empowering people!! These old running shoes are being retired to my own Neverland!! @pastorbriangfisher @brcnuge @brazosrunningco #WhatsyourNever? #icantbelievethisdaycame #ifIcanUcantrustme � — with Michael Nugent, Dara Tolson Nugent, Brian G. Fisher and  Brazos Running Company.

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The Old Has Gone

2 Corinthians 5:17 is too good to skim-it deserves pulling apart! “BEHOLD” never means a glance-it always means look carefully & thankfully at the glory of God’s handiwork. “IF” can be translated “because” or “since”. The rest of this verse can be built around this word-if you are in Christ through faith, then “NEW” is your name! That power word “NEW” is here twice & the word “OLD” only once. (I like that!👍🏼) What’s our takeaway? Today, take time to see God’s gift -a complete salvation designed to highlight God’s huge ability to create life out of death. Let Him do new things in your heart, your life, & your relationships. He wants to make all things new for you! #2corinthians5 #new#notold #behold #jesus #bible