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Okey-dokey pokey‘s! It’s January 15th & I’m
Okey-dokey pokey‘s! It’s January 15th & I’m halfway through my free trial month. You too? So, I’ve decided to sign up for the full year (I don’t see that I have any other responsible option) which means I have exactly 16 days left to get myself in gear. Seriously, though, I typically use the month of January as my “get ready” month; a time to look behind & reflect on the lessons & the blessings, the set backs & successes, and recalibrate, refocus & take aim at December 2021 and where I want to be 12 months from now— spiritually, physically, mentaly, relationally & professionally. Since I had some unexpected events in my life in December (see previous posts) so I’m slightly behind in wrapping up 2020. I still have some *clingons* (not the Star Trek kind); you know, those things that keep holding on, holding us back, weighing us down; keeping us from busting out of the gate & into 2021. As Hebrews 12:1 reminds us “…let us throw off everything that hinders, every weight that slows us down, and the sin that so easily entangles and trips us up. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” It’s time to throw off & throw out the things that are hindering us. What are those things in your life; those things you keep *threatening* to accomplish, but never get around to it because there’s too much stuff cluttering up your heart, mind & life. It’s time to get around to it, and “throw off everything.” E V E R Y T H I N G that’s holding you back from running your race. Speaking of running, it’s time to drop that weight we’ve been carrying around! It’s killing us. Physical weight or emotional weight, it all weighs us down. The weight of unforgiveness, bitterness, resentment & guilt will take a toll on us that’s as dangerous as 50 extra pounds. Nobody can run anywhere dragging all that extra weight. Time to get rid of it. I like that the verse says, “let us.” I tend to be more disciplined & successful when I have someone holding me accountable (I think that’s why people pay personal trainers big bucks). So, who’s your in your “us” tribe. Who can you link arms with & tackle the clingons together? [Continued in comments below]


Just the Truth. Learn it by living it. I love y’all! xo P♥️ #LifeOnLife #LifeOnLifePodcast #BetterTogether #Jesus #Impossible #LiveItAndLearnIt

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time. Proverbs 17:17 xo P♥️

It bears repeating: An idol is anything we focus o
It bears repeating: An idol is anything we focus on more than God. Anything we love more, think about more or give more attention to; anything we spend more time & money on, or give more credit or credence to than God. Let’s break down Ex 20:3, the 1st Commandment: You shall have “no other” gods [none other, elsewhere, or following, above, next to, over, in addition to] “before Me” [face turned toward any other]. Think about that. “This is one commandment most of us don’t think we ever break. We tend to imagine an idol worshipper lying prostrate before a carved image. Yet, the command is much broader than that. An idol is anything or anyone who takes the place of God in our lives. It is anything—an object, idea, philosophy, habit, occupation, sport, or person—that is your primary concern, or that to any degree decreases your trust and loyalty to God” (Harvest.org). The fact is we’re all idol factories. We’re all “prone to wander” off toward whatever fascinates us, captures our attention & affections. Facing what we find fascinating, we’re prone to follow. Look at the the sunflower. Ever noticed why its *face* turns throughout the day? Sunflowers are biologically wired to follow the sun. Mature sunflowers face east to catch the FIRST RAYS OF LIGHT & track the sun throughout the day. Ever wonder why you’re so exhausted from all the news watching & social media following? Because you & I are internally wired by our Creator to follow the Son; to face him, pursue him & seek his truth instead of craning our necks in other directions. It’s not only exhausting; it’s dangerous. Facing away from the natural sunlight, the sunflower fails to grow & thrive. Alas, if we keep facing away from God toward the gods of this world, we will fail to thrive. And failure to thrive Christians cannot stand up to the harsh climate of the culture. If God is who He claims to be, then He must be FIRST & MOST in our lives—before everyone & everything else. What or who are you facing? What has been the first light in your life these past months & days? Friend, it’s time to refocus, turn you face toward Jesus & keep your eyes fixed on him. [continued in comments] I love y’all! xo - P♥️

If the past months and weeks have rattled your cag
If the past months and weeks have rattled your cage and shaken your faith; If doubts have racked your brain and fears have mastered your thoughts; If hate and hurt have dealt your heart a crushing blow; If you’re wringing your hands with worry, shallow breathing because the news has left you overwhelmed, confused and hopeless…even lifeless, then, my friend, you’re not choosing life. You’ve given into the power of the world and the one who controls it. The choice is yours and mine to make— moment by moment, day by day, “Choose LIFE that you may live...”. Choosing is a deliberate, intentional action that requires deliberate and intentional opposite action. It’s to decide or prefer the better, more beneficial of two alternatives. So, we can choose what will suck the life out of us, or we can choose Who will breathe life into us. And Life has a name: J E S U S. Choose life. Choose to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. Keep looking to the One and Only Life Giver... and live! I love y’all! xo P♥️

In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, m
In Christ alone my hope is found He is my light, my strength, my song This Cornerstone, this solid ground Firm through the fiercest drought and storm What heights of love, what depths of peace When fears are stilled, when strivings cease My Comforter, my All in All Here in the love of Christ I stand. I love y’all! xo P♥️ . Keith & Kristyn Getty - In Christ Alone Lyrics

We buried my Mother today. I found this note yeste
We buried my Mother today. I found this note yesterday, tucked inside her Bible, written on back of note from a gal called Ginger Jones, the @bgea counselor who led her to Christ in April of 1983 ♥️ Such a sweet kiss from the Lord. My pastor, Richard Ellis said, “What a timely gift; not everyone has a rebirth certificate.” I’m forever grateful for my Mother’s “born again” faith in Christ, and for @billygraham’s faithful ministry to preach the gospel. And because of my Mother’s profession of faith, the words of my husband, @drjohntolson , were both comforting and true as he preached at her graveside today, “Your mom, Diane, is not here. She is with Jesus!” Amen! Amen! I will miss her, but one day I’ll see her again...for eternity. How about you? Where will you spend eternity? Have you made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ? He’s waiting for you. He loves you. Say yes to Him! I love y’all! xo P♥️ @annegrahamlotz ♥️

I love y’all! xo P♥️
I love y’all! xo P♥️


Keep your eyes on Him. I love y’all! xo P♥️

Don’t ever forget that God is your personal, int
Don’t ever forget that God is your personal, intimate God. Yes, God so loved the world… AND God so loved YOU. Each and every one of you specifically, he is your PERSONAL God. You were made by God, and you were made FOR God. That's what he's saying here in Isaiah 43 (and all throughout his Word): “You belong to me; you are mine.”⠀ ⠀ He also tells you he loves you.⠀ ⠀ He also tells you he will never leave you.⠀ ⠀ And he tells you that no matter how bad life gets, no matter what you're dealing with, he's right there in the trenches with you.⠀ ⠀ You're going to go through rough waters. The scripture doesn’t say “if” - it says “when”. And when you go through rough waters, you're going to get wet. BUT, remember that God is with you. Don't forget that he tells you that you are precious, invaluable to him, that you mean something to him, that you matter to him. He is with you. He will help you.⠀ ⠀ So if 2020 brought along rough waters, remember you were not alone in navigating the current. God was with you, and is still with you, in every moment to come in 2021.⠀ ⠀ I love y’all!⠀ xo – P ❤️⠀ ⠀ #lifeonlifepodcast #newyear #discipleship #lifetogether #bettertogether #biblestudy #bible #contentment #encouragement #comfort #prayer #power #anxiety #worry #goodness #mercy #love #steadfast #psalm23 #Jesus #trust #godisbigger #biggod #abide #abiding #getbacktobetter


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