worthiness

To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of His calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power.

2 Thessalonians 1:11

God, I can get so caught up in the idea that I am not worthy of You, that I am not enough to gain Your promises. But I have to realize that You didn’t die for me because of what I can offer to the kingdom. You took on my sin because You loved the world and loved me with an unashamed, full, agape love.

That kind of love cannot be measured.

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waves of giggles

The sign above says it all!

We love our Lakeside home!

But for us, there’s no greater time to be here than on the fourth of July!

There really is something very magical that comes together within this small lake town community in Northwestern Pennsylvania throughout the entire year; however, the fourth of July is extra-special and we are so grateful to be a part of it!

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this joy

So there was much joy in that city.

Acts 8:8

Lord, there are so many things in this life that can cause exceeding joy!

Health, stability, close friends, reconciliation, new believers, love. All of these things are wonderful in Your precious name.

Only You can provide joy that is long-lasting and meaningful. If I am only confident in things on the surface, I’ll never truly access what You provide – joy in my salvation.

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