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THE WHOLE-HEARTED LEADER: My HeartSync Prayer Session

Cindy2021-02-11T16:05:32+00:00

THE WHOLE-HEARTED LEADER PILLAR 3: WHOLENESS OF HEART My HeartSync Prayer Session Jesus is longing for you to experience His vast love and to have wholeness of heart, so you can intimately know Him and experience the abundance and joy He came to give. A valuable tool for wholeness of heart is the HeartSync model of inner healing – allowing Jesus to connect with each part of our heart (Emotion, Function, and Guardian) and then having those parts connect with each other and work in sync. One tool that HeartSync uses is the Immanuel Moment – allowing the Lord to [...]

THE WHOLE-HEARTED LEADER: My HeartSync Prayer SessionCindy2021-02-11T16:05:32+00:00

THE WHOLE-HEARTED LEADER: Exchanging Pain for Joy

Cindy2021-01-12T16:33:38+00:00

THE WHOLE-HEARTED LEADER PILLAR 2: INTIMACY Exchanging Pain for Joy Childlike faith – what does that mean to you? Can you remember when you were three or four years old, and just sitting on your father’s lap? Or maybe more recently, when you were the parent and your child was just resting in your embrace, fully relaxed, fully secure, knowing they were loved? When Jesus was asked who was greatest in His kingdom, He pulled a little child to Him and told His disciples that whoever humbles himself like a little child is the greatest in the kingdom. Whoever can [...]

THE WHOLE-HEARTED LEADER: Exchanging Pain for JoyCindy2021-01-12T16:33:38+00:00

The Plan of God Revealed: The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil

Cindy2019-03-05T16:17:25+00:00

Do you ever struggle with feelings of self-condemnation? Have you caught yourself judging others? Do your life circumstances sometimes make you doubt God’s goodness and His love for you? Today, we’re going to explore the roots of a judgmental spirit, and how direct encounter with God can set us on a correct path – the path where we, as individuals and as the church as a whole, can achieve the plan that God has revealed for us. […]

The Plan of God Revealed: The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and EvilCindy2019-03-05T16:17:25+00:00

Our Sonship: The Six Kinds of Earthly Fathers

Cindy2019-03-14T16:57:55+00:00

Do you sometimes feel that God is unapproachable or unavailable? Do feelings of guilt or shame make you feel fearful or unworthy of God? Where do these thoughts and feelings come from? […]

Our Sonship: The Six Kinds of Earthly FathersCindy2019-03-14T16:57:55+00:00

Kingdom Character: Growing in Peace

Cindy2019-03-10T17:37:58+00:00

If you turn on the television or radio or observe social media, much of what you’ll see is trouble, heartache, and fear. Peace is something that people desire to have down deep inside, but it’s not easy to achieve without God. Jesus knew that we would face trouble in this world when He said to His disciples: “These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). We can count on His peace to sustain and comfort us during difficulties. [...]

Kingdom Character: Growing in PeaceCindy2019-03-10T17:37:58+00:00

Kingdom Character: Growing in Loyalty

Cindy2019-03-10T17:34:00+00:00

Our loyalty is something that companies are after on a daily basis. Just about every corporation has a customer loyalty program to try to entice us to remain loyal to their products or services. But loyalty didn’t originate in a boardroom or in the mind of man; God came up with the idea. In fact, loyalty is something that characterizes God, and we should strive to be more loyal in our own lives too. Loyalty Defined Loyalty and trustworthiness (or being worthy of trust) are closely intertwined. Integrity and faithfulness are similar concepts as well. They make us think of someone [...]

Kingdom Character: Growing in LoyaltyCindy2019-03-10T17:34:00+00:00

Kingdom Character: Growing in Patience

Cindy2019-03-14T17:03:33+00:00

When you have to stand in line, what is your attitude like? Be honest! If you’re like me, you probably struggle a bit with keeping a patient attitude. And the truth is, none of us ever chooses to stand in the longest line at the grocery store! Likewise, have you ever had someone tell you, “Don’t pray for patience because then the trial will come”? But we do want the characteristic of patience displayed in us because our Father is so patient with us. Let’s take a close look at how to cultivate more patience in our lives. Patience is Related [...]

Kingdom Character: Growing in PatienceCindy2019-03-14T17:03:33+00:00

Kingdom Character: Growing in Honesty (Part 2)

Cindy2019-03-14T17:03:59+00:00

In Kingdom Character: Growing in Honesty Part 1, we discussed the importance of living a life of authenticity – being true to who we really are and rejecting deception or falsehood. We also talked about how important it is, to be honest with others, even when it may not be what they want to hear. In Part 2 of Growing in Honesty, I’d like to discuss some practical ways, to be honest in tactful, kind, loving ways. Develop Relationship This is almost a no-brainer. The better you know someone, the more open they will be to your speaking truth to them. [...]

Kingdom Character: Growing in Honesty (Part 2)Cindy2019-03-14T17:03:59+00:00

Kingdom Character: Growing in Honesty

Cindy2019-03-14T17:04:33+00:00

Probably for most of us, honesty seems like a pretty easy topic. We don’t outright lie to people or tell lies, so honesty is one of those “been there – done that” subjects. But I think that God wants us to grow in character in the area of honesty and to challenge ourselves to really live blamelessly and above reproach. What does scripture say about honesty and lying? First of all, the Bible is clear that Satan is the “father of lies” (John 8:44), and Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6). Not only is lying condemned [...]

Kingdom Character: Growing in HonestyCindy2019-03-14T17:04:33+00:00

Kingdom Character: Growing in Compassion

Cindy2019-03-14T17:06:34+00:00

What comes to mind when you think of compassion? Maybe giving to the poor … helping someone in need … your heart being moved for someone else and their situation. Perhaps you think of the compassion that God showed in sending Jesus to reconcile us to Himself. Regardless, one thing is certain: God’s heart beats with compassion. Therefore, we need to also cultivate a character of compassion. God’s Compassion The Bible is full of references about the compassion and lovingkindness of God. “[God] crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion.” (Psalm 103:4) “Remember, O Lord, Your compassion and Your loving kindnesses, for [...]

Kingdom Character: Growing in CompassionCindy2019-03-14T17:06:34+00:00