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Messages of Hope by Marlene McKenna

May 20, 2015

Deceitful Dust Devils

“As a result [of spiritual maturity], we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming;” Ephesians 4:14 Dust devils look like mini tornados. They appear in hot, arid climates and form when a […]
May 13, 2015

The ‘D’ Word

“May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 Have you ever considered that enabling good consequences requires the application of the ‘D’ word? Discipline means: a way of behaving that shows a willingness to obey rules or orders. […]
May 6, 2015

Perfect Peace

“When thoughts, like algae, grow into worry they feed my insecurities and the enemy of my soul pounces at every opportunity.”
April 29, 2015

Hiding Among the Baggage

So they asked the LORD, “Where is he?” And the LORD replied, “He is hiding among the baggage.” 1 Samuel 10:22 This verse is so well known to me, not because I’ve read the story several times but because I’ve spent so much time hiding among the baggage myself. Saul, after being anointed king by […]
April 22, 2015

Dark to Light

The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters. Genesis 1:2 An artist, when painting or drawing, can go from dark to light or light to dark, depending on the medium and the color of the […]
April 15, 2015

Instead of Worry

Instead of Worry.
April 15, 2015

Instead of Worry

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 NLT Change has been igniting worry […]
April 9, 2015

Son-Shine

“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 Snow fell once again this second week of April, blanketing the exposed patches of grass that gave New Englander’s hope for spring. It feels discouraging even though just […]
April 9, 2015

Obstinate Obstacles

The LORD said to Moses, “I have seen this people, and behold, they are an obstinate people.” Exodus 32:9 Soon after God delivered the Israelites from Egypt they made an idol in the form of a calf and worshipped it instead of the LORD. Their behavior was not reflective of God’s people, the one’s He had set apart […]
April 1, 2015

Fools for Christ

Traditionally, April Fool’s Day is celebrated by deceiving people into thinking or believing something that is not true in a lighthearted, fun way. However, the foolishness of the gospel is the exact opposite.