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Meditations: God is trustworthy.
by mattheaglass
A common struggle we all face is disappointment. From our earliest memories people let us down. Do you know how many birthday, Christmas, and special occasion cards I’ve bought, but didn’t send? I have the best intentions to let the people I love know how much I love them, and for some reason getting a stamp and walking to the mailbox is too hard … Read More Meditations: God is trustworthy.
Self-care September… Yes, please.
by mattheaglass
Self-care September… Yes, please. For most of my life I have tried to live as if I had no needs. I am strong, independent, and I can do it all myself. To have a need that we can’t fulfill ourselves opens us for someone to harm us or reject us. We must trust someone. These are scary things for some of us. So, we … Read More Self-care September… Yes, please.
Meditations: Clean
by mattheaglass
Colossians 2:13-15 “When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us: he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross. And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public … Read More Meditations: Clean
The Unfinished Story
by mattheaglass
The long night of grief carried me to places I never would have found, if God left my faith untested. The author of Lamentations writes of new mercies every morning, but in the darkness of loss: the loss of my child, my ministry, my friends, my first home, my job, many mornings came that left me bereft of comfort and unable to see God’s … Read More The Unfinished Story
The Joy of the Lord
by mattheaglass
Nehemiah 8:10 is a powerful verse. It’s even more powerful when we know the context. Like the nation of Israel during the time of exile, all of us face the consequences of sin in our lives. Sometimes it’s our sin that causes devastation. Sometimes someone sins against us, breaking down the walls of our identity, confidence, and dignity. The book of Nehemiah opens … Read More The Joy of the Lord
From Grief to Flourishing Faith
by mattheaglass
“Consider it great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.” James 1:2 I’ll never forget the day, when the Lord whispered gently to me, “The path before you is difficult. Many women walked this road before you, … Read More From Grief to Flourishing Faith
I AM MOM!
by mattheaglass
Being a mom is one of the most rewarding and terrifying responsibilities in my life. From the moment I found out that I was having a baby girl, I’ve made it my mission to heal my past wounds and grow emotionally and spiritually, so that I don’t pass on generational trauma. Honestly, being a mom is scary. The difference between me being a first-time … Read More I AM MOM!
Conquering Your Hill
by mattheaglass
Monday’s thoughts… I run. For the first mile of every run, I hate it. I don’t want to go, but some where between mile 2 and 3 my body releases endorphins. It’s like I have to run long enough to convince my body, “Yes, we are really doing this. I’m not stopping, so help me out!” Then, I feel like I can conquer anything. … Read More Conquering Your Hill
Meditation: Jesus Holds All Things Together
by mattheaglass
As Kai’s one year birthday approached, overwhelming anxiety enveloped me. Well-meaning people had already severely damaged my soul in grief, so we decided to take a vacation away from everyone to remember Kai on his birthday. On our way to Florida, we stopped to attend church at Passion City Church in Atlanta, and Matt Redman led worship that morning. As we sang, he gave … Read More Meditation: Jesus Holds All Things Together
Why does God allow evil?
by mattheaglass
Brothers and Sisters, When God exposes deep, dark ugly sin in the church, our brokenness tempts us to contribute failure on God’s part to protect the vulnerable. Without realizing it, we begin to ask deep questions of God’s character, strength, and abilities. Why does God allow evil? Why does God allow children to be victimized? If God made this world to be good, why … Read More Why does God allow evil?
Life Interrupted
by mattheaglass
The day after Thanksgiving my husband answered the phone. As he turned to look at me, his anguish washed over me. He didn’t have time to tell me much of what was happening. He left a room full of laughter and family to weep with those who weep. We have shouldered the burden of a six month investigation of the allegations from two girls … Read More Life Interrupted
Meditations: Jesus is Trustworthy
by mattheaglass
People are fickle, frail, and broken. Even the best of us have times of selfishness because of traumatic events. If we look to people to show us what God is like, they will fail us. Human love is a reflection of God’s love because we are made in his image, but our love can be affected by our moods, pride, stress levels, and broken … Read More Meditations: Jesus is Trustworthy
Flourishing Faith 