by maureenhager | Sep 27, 2018 | armor of God, Chosen, Forgiveness, Freedom, Grace, Hope, Lord, Love, Restoration, Salvation
Many believe freedom comes as a result of personal independence; the ability to make one’s own decisions. Unfortunately, that is not always the case as seen in the following examples: The student who leaves home from their parent’s watchful eye to...
by maureenhager | Sep 14, 2018 | Condemnation, Forgiveness, Healing, Hope, Lord, Love, Prayer, Regret, Restoration
Regrets? Don’t we all have them? Maybe it is the result of the choices we made, poor decisions, missed moments with loved ones, relationships that need to be mended, lost opportunities, knowing God has a purpose for your life and not stepping into His calling....
by maureenhager | Jul 26, 2018 | Bikers, Brokenness, Forgiven, Hope, Lord, Love, Restoration, Salvation, scars, Shame, Wholeness
Brokenness is a reality for all of us. It is natural for us to resist the heartbreak of grief, disappointment, and pain. Even so…the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ remains – there is hope and healing in yielding a broken, contrite heart to be molded by the hand...
by maureenhager | Jul 12, 2018 | Friendship, Lord, Love, The Father's Love
In a broken and hurting world, it’s hard to find a true friend. Acquaintances will come and go, friends will abandon us, and new connections expose their uncovered truths. Is it possible to find a true friend who will go through good times and bad times with...
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...
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...
