@sparrowwebsites
Good, Good Father - Worship With Us
At a recent church service, we were able to thank our good, good Father for the many gifts and blessings He provides. Always faithful, always on time, always loves us unconditionally. He truly is a Good, Good Father. Worship with us. Click on the link and watch or visit EBM on YouTube.
Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 08/20/2019
The Tree of Brokenness & What It Means for Each of Us
Each of us encounters wounding and trauma in our lives. No exceptions. How we respond to those negative influences set up the rest of our days on this planet. God wants to heal the broken places. The places where our identity was hijacked. Where the enemy loves to reside, reminding of us all the mistakes of our past and bad things that were done to or around us. We MUST address the wounds on the inside; the ones that aren't as evident but are acted on in very…
Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 08/13/2019
Running The Race
Pastor Joe reminds us that we have the responsibility of running our own race. Not someone else's race. We MUST resist the temptation to engage in the comparison game. Walkout THIS day as God has marked out for you. Finish the race well. Run, don't mosey through this journey called life, exercise your faith, and be blessed beyond your wildest dreams. Click the link to view on the EBM website, YouTube or listen on Anchor Podcasts.
Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 08/05/2019
God's Purpose or Mine?
"He made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side…" Mark 6:45 I subscribe to a daily email from Oswald Chambers ministry. It's based on one of my all-time favorite writings by Chambers - My Utmost for His Highest. What floored me was the alignment in His message below with the blog I posted just a day prior. Then again, God works that way with me. He reminds me of HIS nature and the direction He has for me at the moment.…
Categories: Walking With God, The Reality of Our Present World | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 07/29/2019
Control Is An Illusion
Trying to make this life work on my own terms is just down-right futile. If you’ve been paying any attention to my latest musings on the EBM blog, Instagram, or FB, you’ve seen a pattern begin to develop. For instance, deciding our life is manageable without Him, to resist the temptation to check out, to facing the unknown, to the concept of divine control, to understanding the value of rest and to the requirements of waiting on God. It all seems a bit surreal…
Categories: What We Were Created For, Walking With God, The Hope of Healing | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 07/27/2019
Facing the Unknown
Occasionally I come across share-worthy wisdom from our like-minded ministry "partners". Individuals or organizations that are aligned with the philosophy and core messaging of Embracing Brokenness Ministries. No exception today as I read Charles Stanley's In Touch Devotional. May it not only bless you but challenge you to a different way of thinking. Hebrews 11:23-29 Tucked into Hebrews 11 is a short phrase that indicated Moses’ approach to life: &ldquo…
Categories: Identity Security, Knowing & Being Known | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 07/15/2019
God's Got This - He Really Does!
For as long as I’ve been on this journey I still doubt. I let fear reign - even though my experience tells me that God always comes through. I suppose I don’t trust myself to make the right decisions. When “things” get a little tough I blame me, someone else, or Him if I feel like being the victim. It’s a lie straight from hell. When I conjure up the notion that life must be orchestrated by me, not God, I negate the ultimate sacrifice Jesus…
Categories: Restored in Him, The Hope of Healing, The Reality of Our Present World | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 07/12/2019
The Meaning of Life
I love summertime. It has this renewed spirit about it. I also get to celebrate our 4th of July wedding anniversary with the whole nation. Fireworks just for us. I look for the little rescues that come from a vacation or a weekend trip to the beach. It's a way for me to connect with the heart of God and do a reset from the "drudgery" of life. Or so it seems. I was reminded of how God really feels about me and how intentional His purposes are for me when John…
Categories: What We Were Created For, Identity Security, Knowing & Being Known | Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 07/08/2019
Rooted - A Journey of Spiritual Maturity
Let your roots grow down into Him, let your lives be built on Him. —Colossians 2:7 Rooted is a program for those who desire a deep and transformative connection with Jesus Christ, fostered within the safety of meaningful community. Join us for a 10-month journey of spiritual formation that is designed for anyone who is seeking greater spiritual maturity in Christ. This program provides the flexibility you need to participate…
Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 06/28/2019
Dream BIG 2019 Workshop - The Path That Brings Me Back to You - Visioning with God
Colleen & Steve hosted a workshop at the "Dream BIG" 2019 conference in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Watch and listen as they share their heart on this vital topic of Visioning with God. It's simple yet we make it so complex. We are all made with intentional purpose by God. Discovering that purpose is exactly what He intends for each and every one of us. But it requires an intimate relationship with Him. Learn more on how to do just that on this video…
Authored by: sparrowwebsites | Posted: 06/25/2019