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Your eyes are windows into your body. If you open your eyes wide in wonder and belief, your body fills up with light. If you live squinty-eyed in greed and distrust, your body is a dank cellar. If you pull the blinds on your windows, what a dark life you will have!
One piece of the Joseph story that occurs before this confession is often overlooked. Matthew 6:22-23 (The Before Joseph revealed himself to his brothers, he dismissed everyone from his Message) presence, and we are told that he wept so loudly that the whole palace heard him (Genesis 45:1-2). I don't think those were tears of joy. Racking sobs that are heard Think About It throughout a palace are cries of pain and hurt. Even years after his bothers had sold him into slavery, the pain of what they did to him and what he endured was still there. What three things would help you open the windows Sometimes we are told that God can turn anything into something good. God can of your eyes to see Gods redeem any situation, and will always make things work out. I don't disagree with those grace and love? statements. But I think we sometimes feel that if we really believe those statements, we have to bite our lips and deny our hurt, or just "get over it." I don't see that in this story. 1. ____________________ I see a man who was deeply hurt and betrayed; the pain was still fresh years later. 2. ____________________ Believing that God has a plan does not mean there won't be painful circumstances and 3. ____________________ relational breakdowns. But it does mean that we can trust God through our tears and pain, allowing Him to "write our story" and bring us through to the other side.
Name: Isabella Yosuico Spouse: Ray Yosuico Kids/Grandkids: Pierce (6), Isaac (3). Step-kids: Megan (36), Josh (30). Grandkids: Hunter (13), Logan (8). Job: Freelance writer/communications consultant Hometown: Born in Southern California, raised in Columbia, Md. Moved to Berkeley Springs in 2003. Became a Christian: At 33. Favorite Bible verse: Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans, Galatians, Acts. Most people don't know: I speak Italian fluently, and a teeny bit of French and Spanish. Favorite pastimes: Being a mom, working, reading, writing, running, cooking, arts & crafts, travel. Issues most passionate about: Communicating, to women in particular, that our value and purpose are God-given (Psalm 139:13-16), and that God can redeem anything weve done or suffered for our good, others good, and His glory (Romans 8:28). Women's ministry to me means: Encouraging, guiding and comforting one another with THE TRUTH.
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Book Review
The Easy Burden of Pleasing God
Author: Patty Kirk Publisher: InterVarsity Press
A Christian college professor, Patty Kirk has seen her share of people working hard to please God. She has also seen her share of spiritual crisis, and the two often go hand-in-hand. Many people who have accepted Gods grace through Jesus still seem to believe they are capable of being good enough to deserve that grace. And their effort to pursue this goodness makes them miserable. In this book, Kirk seeks to set us free from the notion that our job is to work very hard to make God happy. She gently reminds us what the Bible actually tells us about following Jesus. As you read, you might find yourself setting aside your pursuit of perfection and finding a new kind of joy.
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Womens Ministry Leadership Team Sarah Fisher, Womens Ministry Coordinator: sfisher@gofirst.org | 304.258.2766 Denise Bergen Cindi Close Gretchen Close Linda Romano Bonnie Weber Isabella Yosuico
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