“All the broken and dislocated pieces… get properly fixed and fit together in vibrant harmonies… because of his death.” What an incredible thought. When Jesus takes up residence in our hearts, all our broken and dislocated pieces begin to fit together.
Author Archives: Anne Farnum
Lingering
We are used to being on the run, doing and accomplishing the day’s demands. Going, going, going is our national motto. But our bodies and minds are not made to be constantly going; we were made for lingering a bit.
Old Worn-Out Shoes
I think this is how we act as Christians sometimes. We are new creations in Christ Jesus- we are brand new, yet we continually limp around like we are wearing an old pair of too-tight worn-down shoes.
Good Twists and Bad Turns
This is just how life is- no one gets out of this world without twists and turns. We can all attest that many good twists and bad turns have occurred in our life stories. Some twists are so good that we can jump for joy, but some turns seem to generate tremendous disappointment, hurt, and sorrow.
Overwhelmed
Ezekiel 3:15…I was overwhelmed and sat among them for seven days. Have you ever been so overwhelmed with life that all you can do is sit in stunned silence, wondering what in the world just happened? I doubt anyone gets through life without experiencing this kind of emotional pain at least once. Some years ago, myContinue reading “Overwhelmed”
An Assignment?
WAIT- I want “God’s sign” to me to have complete, extensive, and comprehensive meaning immediately, upfront, right away, without delay, before I take action, don’t you?
Moses was learning to live by faith. I need to learn this lesson, too! What about you?
A Half-Baked Cake
The people of Israel mingle with godless foreigners, making themselves as worthless as a half-baked cake. Hosea 7:8 When Tom and I were first married, creating delicious meals was not part of my repetoire. I can’t even remember ever making a meal before I was married. I had to jump in quickly and learn how to maneuver aroundContinue reading “A Half-Baked Cake”
Raised to Walk in Newness of Life
My hope and prayer is that this encouragement to Philemon from Paul would be true of you and me! That we would, ”Be a fountain, not a drain.” But not just any kind of fountain, a fountain overflowing from all the good things we have Christ because He is a never- ending well!
Two Lions
In 1941 a photograph was taken of Winston Churchill. The picture is now famous and is entitled, The Roaring Lion. The photographer portrayed Churchill’s essence beautifully. He sat sternly and seemed to have a roar; this image captured all of that.
Nuggets of Truth Podcast
No one is granted immunity from the hardships of life. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, prolonged physical illness, or the loss of a job- suffering strikes us all. Join us today as we chat about what to do when life is broken.
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