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Sharing The Sweet Joy of the Lord without Even Trying

by myconcretedove | Dec 12, 2021 | Advent, Blog, Christian, Joyful Living, Reach, Teach

It is the third week of Advent, and this week we focus on Joy. We’re talking about the sweet joy of the Lord, who is the joy in Christmas that lasts all year long. I don’t know about you, but I think it’s pretty easy to recognize a joyful person. I mean, there’s...

Behold the Good News of Great Joy

by myconcretedove | Dec 10, 2021 | Five Minute Fridays, Grace and Truth, Inspire Me Monday, Joyful Living, Reach, Teach, Uncategorized

One starry night in Bethlehem, shepherds saw the glory of God through visiting angels, who shared the news — a Savior is born! Picture a star-filled night over pastureland outside of the city where shepherds are resting, with their flocks, after a long...

The Names of God – We Are Complete When God Is With Us

by myconcretedove | Oct 8, 2021 | Blog, Christian, Five Minute Fridays, Joyful Living, October Free Write, Prayer, Reach, Teach

Hello Friend, Did you know that you can be complete in Christ? It’s ok to go for that promotion, finish that degree, run that marathon, or marry the person of your dreams. All of that is great, but it isn’t what completes you. We become complete when, by...

How My Son’s Simple Act of Love Reminded Me of God’s Great Love

by myconcretedove | Aug 6, 2021 | Blog, Christian, Family, Five Minute Fridays, Joyful Living, Prayer, Reach

Let’s take a look at how a walk in the park with my son reminded me of God’s great love. After each paragraph, I’ve added short bible verses to call attention to how His word provides comfort in so many life situations. Here we go. A few weeks ago,...

Fear of Rejection Makes Life Feel Out of Order

by myconcretedove | Jul 23, 2021 | Blog, Christian, Five Minute Fridays, Reach

Ever feel like your life is out of order? For example, I stopped going to church in March of 2020 and haven’t returned to in-person services yet. That’s not typical for me, and church has been in-person for months now. So why am I still watching online (and only...

God is Listening – Your Prayers are Worth His Time

by myconcretedove | Jun 22, 2020 | Christian, Prayer, Reach

Today I’m posting on Five Minute Fridays writing prompt link-up. One-word prompt, five minutes of writing. The prompt this week is WORTH. Matthew 7:7-8 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For...