by maureenhager | Oct 8, 2020 | Accepted, Friend of God, God, Good Enough, Treasures
I grew up hearing Dad’s words, “Good Enough.” Although he wasn’t talking about my siblings or me, he sent the message that we did not need new things. He was not concerned about having the latest model or following the latest trends. His philosophy was what we...
by maureenhager | Feb 13, 2020 | Brokenness, faithfulness, God, Healing, Heart, Hope, Lord, Love, Repentance, Salvation, The Father's Love
Recovering from the trauma of physical, emotional, and spiritual brokenness became a long journey. At times, I questioned whether I would ever reclaim wholeness again. All my efforts to start a new life had failed miserably. I learned deliverance and restoration come...
by maureenhager | Dec 19, 2019 | Fruit of the Spirit, God, Heart, Joy, Strength, The Father's Love
Are you walking in His Joy? Joy isn’t like happiness, which is based on emotions and dictated by circumstances. Biblical Joy is defined by more than a moment; it remains even in times of suffering. Joy is a state of mind and an orientation of the heart. It is a...
by maureenhager | Nov 25, 2019 | Contentment, God, Gratitude, Hope, Jesus Christ, Lord, Love, Memories, Prayer, Thankfulness, The Father's Love
The definition of Thanksgiving is a day set apart for giving thanks to God. (dictionary.com) What… only one day? Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. Click To Tweet His promises give us so many reasons to...
by maureenhager | Feb 20, 2019 | Brokenness, God, Healing, Restoration, Tears, The Father's Love, Trust
We never cry alone. God cares about each tear and the reasons we cry them. Tears of sorrow, tears of frustration, tears of hurt and anger, tears of despair and tears of rejection – God understands. We never have to explain the reason for our tears. Jesus is called a...
by maureenhager | Jun 14, 2018 | Accepted, Faith, Forgiven, God, Healing, Hope, Jesus Came to Open Prison Doors, Lord, Love, Restoration, Salvation, Thankfulness, Trust
In this life, we know there will be those encounters with trials and tests. But be assured, Jesus came to open prison doors. There is hope in the valley; there is deliverance at the end of the trial, there is joy in the journey. Maybe you are thinking that being a...