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Winter of the Soul

January 23, 2019Spiritual EncouragementChrist, Christian encouragement, discouraged, encouragement, encouragement in Christ, God's peace, God's word, Jesus, John 1, John 16, Lord, seasons, snow, spring, Trials, troubles in life, winterT.W. Allgaier

Winter is a season….sometimes of the Soul!

We’ve had very cold temps of late. My skin is dry, our heating bills are up. Our humidifier is running non-stop!

The only flowers I have seen of late are in plastic containers in the grocery store, but they are beautiful and fragrant.

The grass it is brown and tired. It has been frozen a number of times already and looks like it may never be green again. Falling on this ground would not be forgiving I am afraid.

There is one thing that never changes. It does not wither, fade or quit being useful. It stands forever and provides beauty, color, fragrance in our life. It does not fail. It has withstood many tests of oppression. It does not perish in any way. It cushions our blow, our fall, our jump.

What is this thing? Yes, it is the Word of God. And the Word of God is love.

There are so many people hurting today. They are dealing with death, cancer, illness of all kinds. We all have been there or will be there someday. I call these times the “winter of the soul”. But in this life we are not promised it will be easy. Jesus told us in John….“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

So dear friends, be encouraged this day. It may be “winter”, but spring is right around the corner! Be on the lookout for those pink flowers!

~Be Encouraged Today

Tammy

2019 Natural

January 3, 2019Spiritual Encouragement2019, Christian encouragement, encouragement, encouragement in Christ, Grace, Hope, Jesus Christ, John 16:33, life, natural, overcome, overlfow, peace, rest, take heart, troubleT.W. Allgaier

2019

What comes to mind when you see that year?

Coming out of 2018 brings to mind many things in each of our lives. Of course getting our first grand baby was a the most incredible thing for us this year…well for any year actually!

I also published my first book. It felt like a very long pregnancy (25 years) and a “labor of love.”

But we have also dealt with family health issues, personal health issues, crisis times and other things like many of you.

It is life. Some years are indeed better than others. I hate to burst any bubbles out there, but it is guaranteed that in this world we will have troubles…..(John 16:3) But we know Christ brings us peace, we can take heart, for He has overcome.

My husband said something this morning that sounds so simple. Yet, if we really take it apart it is really pretty profound.

Natural.

Let it all be natural.

Don’t try to make things happen. Quit working so hard. Just be. Rest in Christ’s peace, grace and love. Let it flow.

I have used the illustration before about a glass of soda. If you pour into it, the fizz overflows over the top of the glass and onto the table. And there is still soda left in the glass!

If we allow Jesus to “fill us up,” He will overflow onto all those around us and still be in the glass to take care of us.

Naturally.

Happy 2019!

~Be Encouraged Today

Life Badges

September 27, 2018Spiritual Encouragement58 years old, Abundant Life, aging, birthday, celebrate, Christian encouragement, Christian life, contentment, encouragement, encouragement in Christ, High School Reunion, Identity in Christ, life badges, Living the Christian life, spiritual encouragement, wrinklesT.W. Allgaier

I have missed writing each week as I have missed you! I truly wonder how I ever worked a full-time, 40+ hour a week job!

We head six hours south every chance we get to see our first grandchild. She has most certainly captured our hearts. She is 7 weeks old and time is going faster with her than it did with our own sons. Could it be because it is not day-to-day with her and just cuddling and loving when we see her? Continue reading Life Badges →