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20 Sep 2018
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In the Midst

Our God is so good; so faithful and true. I love the word “but” throughout Scripture. Over and over again in Psalms we see David crying out to God, feeling that God has left Him, or that the situation is dire and then we see the but.  “But God…” And we find Him in the midst. I found it in Isaiah 64:8. Isaiah confesses the sins of his people in verses 6-7, “There is no one who calls on Your name…For you have hidden your face from us.”  Then verse 8, “But now, O LORD, You are our Father, We... Read More
17 Sep 2018
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Grace and Holy Living

I have been thinking about the balance between grace and holy living lately. Does grace erase holy living or holy living usurp grace? As Paul would say, “May it never be!” (Rom. 6:1-2) So God gave me a word picture. When we accept Christ as Savior we are a new creation. We are able to soar above life’s circumstances. Holy living is the experience of a trapeze artist. Each choice is a strong hold on the bar. We swing effortlessly from bar to bar as long as we are making holy and right choices. Grace comes into play when we mess up... Read More
13 Sep 2018
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God’s Enduring Grace

Endurance. Hang in there. Don’t let go. Help is on the way! Sometimes though, that rescue seems impossible or too late. But our God is faithful! He will uphold His promises of eternal life and of being there with us in the meantime. His enduring grace will see you through if you cling to Him. Hebrews 10: 23, 35-36 says, “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering,for He who promised is faithful…Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will... Read More
10 Sep 2018
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Chaos into Order

God can bring the greatest chaos into order. The Great Deluge of Genesis wrought chaos upon the earth like we have never seen since. The Creator of all destroyed His masterpiece. Thousands of people drowned along with all the animals except those on the ark of Noah. The skies were opened up and the mantle of water that had lain over the earth began to pound upon the ground. The Garden of Eden was destroyed–that place where God had walked intimately with Adam and Eve. The depths were opened up and the source of the life-giving mist of Genesis 2:6... Read More
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16 Aug 2018
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Where is Your Hope?

“O love the Lord, all you his Godly ones! The Lord preserves the faithful And fully recompenses the proud doer. Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:23-24 “We who have taken refuge would have strong encouragement to take hold of the hope set before us.This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil where Jesus has entered.” Hebrews 6:17-20 Where is your hope? In your mate? In your children? In a job? In a house? In... Read More
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15 Aug 2018
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Deeper Into the Closet of Prayer

Knowing the character of God and how He views you is the foundation of victorious Christian living. He is holy, compassionate, loving, patient, and kind. He delights in you and extends grace to our humanity. He is a good, good Father. Go to Him; speak to Him; cry out to Him. He will meet you where you are and bring joy and peace. “Communion with God is the essential secret of all holiness of character, conduct and service; and that meditation on the divine character and perfections prepares us not only for prevailing supplication but for reception of divine blessing.... Read More
12 Aug 2018
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Forgiveness Starts Here

Oh wonderful forgiveness! There is no sin that God cannot or will not forgive if we call upon Him in repentance! He is a God who desires to express His lovingkindness and compassion towards us. He never changes. He brought you to salvation, and He desires to bring you into fellowship daily with Him. I often tell a story at my retreats, but you may not have heard it. When Garrett and Nathan were 2 and 3, I found myself yelling a lot. I didn’t want to be a yelling mom, so I posted verses written on cards about anger... Read More
When Life Hurts
07 May 2018
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When Life Hurts

When life hurts, I can… Trust God – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path.” Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust His call on my life – “For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” Phil. 1:6 Take one day at a time – “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough troubles of its own.” Matt. 6:34... Read More
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30 Apr 2018
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Those Darn Emotions

Those Darn Emotions  “Stop that!” I yelled. “Arghhhh!” I uttered. “But that’s not fair!” I cried. Are emotions running amuck at your house, too? What are God’s views on emotions? How can we tame emotions? Are we sinning if we get angry? Throughout Scriptures we see God displaying emotions: He gets angry; He has compassion; He loves; Jesus wept; etc. Therefore, emotions are not sinful. We are created in God’s image. Emotions are part of the human package. “God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female.”  Genesis 1:27 The key to managing... Read More
16 Apr 2018
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Daily Daddy

If I only want a relationship with my husband the day of our wedding and when I need someone to lean on to share my burdens, we would not have much of a marriage. Instead, I want to share every day with him. I want to share my joys, my mundane, and my sorrows. We live life together each and every day no matter what that day brings. “Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, The God who is our salvation.” Psalm 68:19 God wants to daily carry you–not just at the time of your salvation; not just... Read More
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Dara Halydier

Dara never doubted that God made this world. She has always understood Him as her Creator. When Dara was 13 years old, she asked Jesus to come into her life and be her Savior and Lord. As Dara got older, she allowed Jesus to be Lord over more and more areas of her life. She experienced Him as her provider, her anchor, her King, and finally, at age 39, Dara was able to crawl up into God’s lap and call Him Father. It is there that she loves to spend her time for in His presence there is joy. Dara loves to sing and dance before her King.

Dara was born with Spina Bifida and deals with chronic pain due to a five level fusion, but she is walking! And every step is a praise to God. Dara overcame many types of childhood abuse through the unconditional love and example of her husband, Tracy, of 29 years, and she was finally able to understand and accept God’s unconditional love after she went into Christian counseling at 39 years old due to clinical depression. Dara has also worked through 30+ moves, children with learning disabilities, twins, and the rigors of ministry. Through it all, God has always remained faithful and true.

Dara loves chocolate, sunsets, walks with her husband, reading, studying, playing the piano, singing, keeping in touch with her sons, and playing with her grandsons.

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