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Healing

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The acknowledgment of our weakness is the first step in repairing our loss. --Thomas a Kempis

Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message)

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Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with Me and work with Me--watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly.

Galatians 2:19-21

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Through the Law I died to the Law, so that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live but Christ lives in me; and the life that I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness comes through the Law, then Christ died needlessly.

Live Passionately

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Choosing to live passionately is to live on the edge of discovery and adventure again. It requires both daring trust and humble respect. Jeff Imbach

Rescuing

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"rescue |ˈreskyoō|: to save." However, to rescue someone you love from emotional pain may not necessarily be saving them, but might merely be postponing the glorious inevitable - growth through struggle!

Life's Journey

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The purpose of life's journey is to live relationally with God so that His Love can be poured into us, by the Holy Spirit. We were created by Love, for Love and to Love. --Renee Brunette

God Likes You

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We've all heard God loves us, but for some that's become a cliche. Maybe a better realization is that God actually likes us. To like someone is to enjoy their company! So know this, God enjoys your company!!!!!

One Thing

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All of Life comes down to just one thing, and that's to know You oh Jesus, and to make You known! --Charlie Hall

Father/father

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We often have a mistaken idea of Who our Father God is simply because we still see Him through the eyes we had as a child who only saw our earthly father.

Identity

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“Whose” are you is more important than who you are. We often identify ourselves by what we do or how well we do. But when we embrace Who we belong to, we can do or not do anything and still be somebody pretty special!

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Carla Carter

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I did not grow up in church or in a Christian home, but from an early age I had a spiritual hunger and felt God calling me to Himself.

I grew up feeling that my acceptance was very much tied to my performance. I struggled with this for years; feeling that I was too much and not enough all at the same time. If my relationships weren’t going perfectly it caused me great anxiety. It took me a long time to recognize this for the codependency it was.

My transformation has been like an unraveling of many false beliefs that had kept me entangled in a web of perfectionism and shame. I am amazed and overjoyed at the vast array of people and processes God has used to set me free. I have come to accept that He loves me in spite of my shortcomings and that others can as well…..that life does not have to be perfect to be extraordinary.

I am blessed to be married to Kyle, who is the man of my dreams, and to have two amazing children; Kaitlyn and Keegan. They bring me such joy. To be part of the beautiful family at TBC is like a cherry on top.

I am currently working on getting my Certificate in Spiritual Direction through Dr. Larry Crabb. I have plans to use this training at TBC in any way He sees fit, whether it be one-on-ones, small groups, or just casual conversation with those who stop by.

To say that I love to do mixed-media art would be an understatement. I sneak away to my art room to make pretty things every chance I get. God is good. I am so very grateful.

Joel 2:25