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Wholly Devoted?

6/19/2020

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The problem with using phrases like “wholly devoted" is that we immediately think about DOING.  In relation to God, man thinks he must comply with or obey the regulations and requirements of a religious faith or system in order to prove his devotion, be it prayer, Bible reading, helping the poor, etc.  "Wholly devoted" applies to any faith or belief system be it Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, even atheism.  In the Old Testament, devoted meant obeying the Law of Moses and fulfilling all of its requirements. 

When we believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we tend to transfer this same thought system and apply it to our walk with the Lord.  We think that if we were really, truly devoted, then our lives would PROVE how devoted we are to God.    But what happens when our lives aren’t holy enough, i.e. we don't have enough proof?  What conclusions can we draw?  The entire premise that works is how I prove my devotion is false. ​

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Hope Against Hope

6/2/2020

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​"[Abraham] against hope believed in hope, ...and being not weak in faith." Romans 4:18-19

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The phrase "against hope in hope" means hoping in the apparently impossible.  Are you facing an "impossible" right now?

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If I were a better Christian, then...

8/12/2019

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I have not written a Blog in almost a year. A year is a long time, yet it seems like it has only been two months.  This last year has been challenging and often frustrating.  When I am in the midst of a challenge or struggle, I tend to not want to talk about it.  It is difficult for me to be public with my challenges.  I always want the "right" answer and I usually won't talk about a problem until I know that one, CORRECT answer; thus my reason for not writing a Blog in such a long time. Additionally, I hate it when I make a mistake and I tend to be a demanding perfectionist of my own performance.  I would never have the same expectations for another person that I place upon myself.  As a Christian, I tend to apply this performance mindset to my relationship with the Lord.  In my head, I know it's false, but my day to day living and mental gymnastics are pervaded by this performance mindset.  Not only is it false, but also it pushes me away from Jesus, the one Source that loves and accepts me based on the Cross; not my performance.  ​Just a quick detour: I want to once more clarify, my Blogs are written to believers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  Apart from the Gospel of Jesus Christ, I have no hope, cannot please God and cannot attain any worth apart from His Cross.  Living apart from the Gospel is a most hopeless state.  If you are not a believer, I have one simple question; "Why not?"  Okay, back to my Blog... 

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But God, I hurt!

9/7/2018

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​I value perseverance, strength and courage.  I admire a person who seems to be able to overcome insurmountable obstacles, who can persevere no matter what they face and who seems to have the courage to endure and overcome when everything around them tells them to quit and give up.  I am NOT that person, nor will I ever be.  No matter how hard I try, every time pain comes crashing into my life, it hurts and all I want is relief!  Where is the exit? Get me outta here!

​​Pain is unique in its ability to crush the soul and suffocate the heart.  Pain mocks hope.  Pain brings despair and weariness.  I have lost count of the number of times pain reduced me to an exhausted, wearied mess of a person, pleading and begging God for the minutest relief. If you can think of a possible reaction or response to pain, I probably have experienced it.  


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    Dana, Founder/CEO of BeStrong Ministries, desires to share the hope of the Gospel with everyone.  

    Why a Blog?

    I debated about writing a Blog for some time.  I am not anyone special, who has something new to say.  However, I remembered the numerous times I was encouraged by the stories and testimonies of others.  My desire is to also encourage or strengthen others by how the Lord has brought me through difficult times.  I pray He strengthens you!

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