by maureenhager | Aug 21, 2020 | Faith, God's Promises, Heart, Love, The Father's Love
God’s love is life-changing. The depth of His redemptive love is truly amazing. Our identity as His beloved reveals that God loves us! Don’t we all desire unconditional love? The apostle John tells us to put faith in the love that God has for us....
by maureenhager | Jul 16, 2020 | faithfulness, God's Promises, Heart, Hope, Kindness, Prayer, Trust
Expect great things from God; Accept great things from God. This was wise counsel to me from my pastor years ago. I will never forget his words of wisdom. I was a new Christian at the time and just the thought of talking with God about my life was an uncommon concept...
by maureenhager | May 14, 2020 | Brokenness, Despair, Forgiveness, Freedom, Grace, Healing, Heart, Hope, Lord, Love, Prayer, Restoration, scars, Time for Change, Wholeness
Putting a band-aid on a wounded heart will not be enough to restore what is broken. So, where do we start? Identify the wound and acknowledge your need for healing. The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit. ~ Psalm...
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 | 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...
