Monthly Archives: July 2011

Do You Bless Or Curse?

Posted on July 31, 2011 by MarlenaGraves

As of late, I’ve been thinking in terms of blessing and cursing. Am I a blessing or a curse to my husband and daughter? Are they refreshed by me or drained? Would they rather run into my presence or flee … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Renewal

Posted on July 24, 2011 by MarlenaGraves

“Those who study the history of the church have discovered that three elements are generally in place in seasons of genuine spiritual renewal: fervent study of God’s Word, concerted and united prayer, and a willingness to confess brokenness and dependence … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Renewal

Posted on July 24, 2011 by MarlenaGraves

I snipped this summary from the Conversations Blog (http://conversationsjournal.com/2011/07/choices/)

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The Gift and Discipline of Listening

Posted on July 23, 2011 by MarlenaGraves

Do we listen to others? “Listening is one of the most basic ways we submit to each other. In fact, listening is minute-by-minute submission to others. I clear away what is going on in my mind and I follow what … Continue reading →

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Life-Transforming Silence

Posted on July 22, 2011 by MarlenaGraves

Only silence will allow us life-transforming concentration upon God. It allows us to hear the gentle God whose only Son “shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice above the street noise (Matt. 12:19) It is … Continue reading →

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