by Ginger Harrington | Jul 17, 2015 | Embrace Truth, Emotions
This is a recent post I wrote for Planting Roots. Find encouragement when prayers don’t come easy. Some things don’t come easy. And some prayers aren’t answered quickly. She looks out the window as the rain comes down in sheets. “Is God...
by Ginger Harrington | Jun 23, 2015 | Embrace Truth, Emotions
Today I’m delighted to share the words of Lori Stanley Roeleveld! Imagine receiving a wonderful gift and leaving it unopened on a shelf day after day after day. Christians do that. Most of us don’t even realize we’ve done it because the world, like a cruel...
by Ginger Harrington | Apr 27, 2015 | Embrace Truth, Emotions
What does the Bible say about selfishness? Selfishness impacts our relationships with others. Selflessness is the antonym of selfishness that helps us to think of others. Overcome the signs of selfishness with practical tips to be a better person. What does the...
by Ginger Harrington | Apr 22, 2015 | Embrace Truth
“And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not fear, from now on you will be catching men.” When they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him.”–Luke 5:10b-11 As Jesus reveals His deity to the fishermen their lives are changed. They...
by Ginger Harrington | Apr 20, 2015 | Embrace Truth, Emotions
Recently we’ve been filling our nets with wisdom from the story of Jesus calling Simon found in Luke 5:1-11. This post follows Simple Encouragement When Work Fails and Courage to Simply Try Again When Work Fails. This story is about far more than the work. And...
by Ginger Harrington | Apr 16, 2015 | Embrace Truth, Emotions, Spiritual Meets the Practical
When He had finished speaking, He said to Simon, “Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch.”–Luke 5:4 All of a sudden, this encounter becomes very personal as Jesus gives an instruction that seems to rub raw on a sore spot. Sometimes Christ...