Previously, we learned how devastating events negatively shaped Moses’ perception of himself. He went from being a confident and secure individual to someone who doubted himself and his purpose in life. When God challenged him to step out of his comfort zone, Moses came up with 5 excuses for why he couldn’t do what God…

Remember from last time that Moses’ world was turned upside down in an instant. The crisis destroyed his confidence and challenged his identity and security. In the desert, God gave Moses time to grieve and rest. But when it was time to move on, God appeared to Moses in a burning bush with a new…

Have you ever been afraid of stepping out of your comfort zone? Have you ever made excuses for why you can’t do something? Have you ever felt inadequate, insecure and afraid? Moses is a man in the Bible who felt the same way. Just like us he struggled with insecurity and fear. When God came…

The God who is . . . Greater Than my Disappointment (sermon series at Willow Creek Community Church by Gene Appel) Answer the following questions first and then fill in the corresponding blanks below. (Don’t peek or you will ruin the surprise!) 1 — What is your first Name ______________? 2 — What do you Love…

Know the Truth! “You shall know the truth and THE TRUTH will set you free” John 8:32 When our THOUGHTS GO UNCHALLENGED, they lead to FAULTY ASSUMPTIONS that color and distort our view of reality. (DISTORTED VIEW OF REALITY). End up BELIEVING THE LIE. Once those lies get planted in our soul and allowed to…

Taking time to Re-energize Myself (Portions by Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church) I need to ask myself,  “What do I need to say “No” to so that I can make time for myself?” If I think of my inner soul as a bucket, it helps me visualize my life. I know…

Want to see positive changes in your life? Take the 30 Day Challenge! Agree, Believe and Confess God’s Word for 30 days and see what happens. 2 Corinthians 4:13 says, “I believed; therefore I have spoken.” Go to www.journeytojoy.tv and click on the Calendar of Events at the bottom of the Home page. Each day…

A friend was praying for me a while back and she felt like God had given her a distinct picture or impression in her mind as she was praying. She said, “I see you walking along a path or a road. There are rocks scattered along the way. Some are very small and easy to…

Never Give Up (Never Give Up: Relentless Determination to Overcome Life’s Challenges, by Joyce Meyer) I was really blessed in my quiet time with God this past week when I was reading this book. It was exactly what I needed to hear. I hope it blesses you too. All excerpts were taken from Chapter 3,…

Some gifts you can see . . . and some you cannot. In this story, listen for what gift was GIVEN and what gift was RECEIVED. Johnny Lingo and the Eight Cow Wife (From “Woman’s Day”, Nov.1965; “Readers Digest”, Feb.1988. Revised by Esther Carlson, 2010.) Once upon a time . . . a long time ago…