May 2013
10 posts
“Repression is not strength. Strong people feel what they are feeling, and then...”
– Unka Glen Fitzjerrell on episode 67 of the Say That Podcast
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hipsterinatardis:
Naps are tricky because you either wake up refreshed and relaxed or you have a headache, dry throat, and are unaware of what year you’re in.
For Those Who Feel Like They Are Barely Hanging On
thebridgechicago:
“When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ your unfailing love, Lord, supported me.
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.”
-Psalm 94:18-19
We all have times when we feel like we are barely hanging on in our relationship with the Lord. He is not barely hanging on to you. You are as firm in His grip in those low moments as you ever are.
Walking with...
April 2013
51 posts
“Jesus stopped the human cycle of binary wars by calling us all equally loved,...”
– J.S. from this post (via jspark3000)
If You’re Gonna Run With The World, Be Demanding
leeyounger:
People who have grown up in church sometimes have this nagging question tugging at their minds and hearts. They show up on Sunday morning (like they have their whole lives) sing the songs, listen to the Scripture and pray, but all the while, they’re wondering, “Am I missing out? And if so, just how much am I missing?” If that’s you, I’d like to make a suggestion. If you’re wondering...
“Heaven is not a place for those who are afraid of hell, it’s a place for those...”
– Matt Chandler (via littlethingsaboutgod)
“Okay, you failed. You totally screwed up. Guess what? You’re the only one who’s...”
– Lee Younger (via leeyounger)
“Even the weakest saint can experience the power of the deity of the Son of God,...”
– Oswald Chambers, My Utmost For His Highest (via godmoves)
“Under His wings I am safely abiding,
Though the night deepens and tempests are...”
– The hymn Under His Wings is the special music track in April’s Bridge Box.
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How Great The Father's Love For Us...
bibleyear:
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! (1 John 3:1)
I did a wedding last summer. At the rehearsal dinner, the groom asked his father if he wanted to give a speech. The dad simply replied: my heart is overflowing.
At the time, frankly, I thought that was a comical response (especially since that was...
The Bridge Chicago: Underestimating Grace →
thebridgechicago:
“The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. -Romans 8:16
Sometimes we underestimate grace. We convince ourselves that grace means God gets us to zero. God is no longer holding our bad stuff against us, but we need to get it together and start…
StopHatingYourBody: Why Dove's "Real Beauty... →
jazzylittledrops:
So this video started going around my facebook today, with about a dozen of my female friends sharing the link with comments like, and “Everyone needs to see this”, and “All girls should watch this,” and “This made me cry.” And I’m not trying to shame those girls! I…
Hit the nail on the head.
“We want to consume Christian culture without worrying about it. We want to enjoy...”
– From the April BridgeBox devotional
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