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 | Oct 3, 2019 | Brokenness, Contentment, Faith, Forgiven, God's Restoration Brings Hope Again, Healing, Heart, Hope, Restoration, The Father's Love, Uncategorized, Wholeness
I learned deliverance and restoration come to those who open their heart to the Redeemer and Savior, Jesus Christ. He longs for each of us to have a personal encounter with Him. Recovering from the trauma of physical, emotional, and spiritual brokenness became a long...
by maureenhager | May 31, 2018 | Accepted, Good Enough, Grace, Heart, Hope, Restoration, Significance, The Father's Love
Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I good enough?” Someone compliments you on a job well done, “Really?” you ask yourself. A friend notices your new haircut and tells you how much she likes it. “Does she really like it or is she just...
by maureenhager | May 17, 2018 | Blessed, Discipleship, Grace, Heart, Lord, Mercy, Prayer, Sheep, The Father's Love, the Good Shepherd
According to Scripture, a pastor is a Shepherd who leads God’s people; the church. He feeds the church with spiritual food; the Word of God. Wouldn’t you want a pastor with a shepherding heart? And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who...
by maureenhager | Feb 8, 2018 | Forgiven, Forgiveness, Grace, Healing, Heart, Prayer, Restoration
For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. – Matthew 6:14 * Forgiving Viggo seemed impossible. He didn’t deserve my forgiveness. He put my life in danger, he neglected me, he dishonored me, and he abandoned me. I...
by maureenhager | Feb 18, 2016 | Accepted, Brokenness, Compassion, Faith, Forgiven, God, Healing, Heart, Hope, Jesus Christ, Lord, Love, Shame, The Father's Love, Trust
Have you spent too much time in the valleys of life? Wouldn’t you like to walk in the freedom of Christ? Jesus’ shed blood on the cross paid the price to set us free. Scripture tells us in Psalm 44:21b, “For He knows the secrets of the heart.” God...
