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The Mad Hatter and God-colors in the world

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling that same sex couples can marry in all 50 states.

Children being read the story “I am Jazz” about a transgender child without consulting parents first, in the name of “tolerance and respect.”

Bruce Jenner, a man, saying he’s a woman.

The world saving whales but killing babies.

A potential “deal” with Iran, who wants to blow Israel off the map. Iran wants to do this to Israel, the Jews, the apple of God’s eye, His Beloved, chosen people.

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Mad Hatter
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It’s as if the whole world has gone crazy, in the hands of the Mad Hatter. While the Alice in Wonderland cartoon may be funny, it’s not amusing what’s happening in the real world. It’s terrifying.

Satan is the Mad Hatter. He hates God and he hates God’s people, the Jews and Christians. Satan knows his time is very short and that Jesus is coming soon.

My heart is broken and I fear for our nation, America. I’m especially afraid for our children’s and our grandchildren’s sake. God’s heart is broken for us, too. He weeps over us as Jesus cried over Jerusalem, killing her prophets and Him, their Messiah.

But I lean on and lean into God, trusting Him. I continue to intercede in prayer. God will never leave us or forsake us, and He will remember His covenant with His remnant.

The good news is that despite the world growing increasingly darker and more frightening, God is still in control.

We as Christians can be God’s light shining forth, God-colors in the world, His glory and His treasure inside jars of clay to show His surpassing power.

So no matter what is happening around us, or what is coming, don’t be afraid. Trust God. His promises are true and forever.

June 27, 2015 by Beth Jones

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Women’s Battles Radio Show: Does God keep His promises?

Has someone ever given you a promise and then broken it ~ and your heart?

What about God ~ does He keep His promises, or break them? Does God mean what He says and say what He means?

God’s promises are for real and forever.

Join me on Sunday, June 29 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time (4 p.m. Eastern Time) for a free call on the Women’s Battles Radio Show as I share the topic, “Does God keep His promises?” and about my new book, Promises In The Dark: One Woman’s Search for Authentic Love.

God is faithful. You can always count on Him and trust His word!

Below are the call-in details for the show:

Phone Number: (724) 444-7444
Call ID: 98698

You can join me and other women of God in the chat room by clicking here.

Be sure to invite all your family and friends to learn about the Promises of God and to celebrate the launch of my new book, Promises In The Dark: One Woman’s Search for Authentic Love.

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June 21, 2014 by Beth Jones

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4 Essentials For Spiritual Health

Today on LinkedIn, I found a wonderful, Christian speaker, writer, and spiritual mentor, Poppy Smith (I just love her unique name – it reminds me of the beautiful red poppies Ray and I saw all over Israel, which is a nationally protected flower. She also resembles Meryl Streep to me, who is my favorite movie actress!). Here’s an article Poppy wrote at her website.

Inspiring You to Thrive ~ 4 Essentials for Spiritual Health

After my diagnosis of pneumonia, I received lots of advice. I was told to rest. To relax. To sleep. To eat nourishing food. And above all, to be patient! I’m still being patient—full recovery seems a bit far away, but I’m definitely better than I was.

If there are basic essentials for recovering our physical health, there are also basic essentials for spiritual health. If you want a vibrant, alive, walk with God, here are 4 essentials you need in your life.

1. Be willing to forgive whoever hurt you. Going around with a backpack of resentment and grudges weighing you down doesn’t affect the offender. It only harms you. Your perspective is poisoned and your freedom to fully enjoy life and relationships is lost. Hebrews 12:14-15 challenges us to “make every effort to live in peace, to be holy, to not miss the grace (power) of God so no bitter root grows and defiles us.” Release the offender from what they owe you.

Spiritual health comes as we choose to forgive.

2. Intentionally trust God. When tests and trials come into your life, are they met by bitterness, a “why me?” cry, or a turning to God for comfort, courage, and understanding? Sometimes trusting God is hard, but we can make the decision to trust and affirm: God is good regardless of my feelings right now. He is going to work in and through my trial so that I mature and develop a deeper faith through this situation. (James 1: 2-4).

Spiritual health comes as we choose to trust in life’s tough places.

3. Be a blessing and encourage others. Jesus looked on people with compassion and we’re to do the same. Ask God for eyes to notice others. For a sharper sensitivity to what they say or look like. For boldness to say hello, to linger and listen, and then to share kind and loving words that give hope.

Spiritual health comes as we choose to let Christ touch lives through us.

4. Cultivate a praise-filled heart. Praise has the power to change your focus, your mood, and your perspective. It can lift you up and breathe new life into the soul of anyone who has been flattened by the steamroller of discouragement Praise the Lord for all He is, all He has done for you, for all He promises to be to you every day of your life. Praise through the psalms, praise through music, praise by writing down all the ways He has changed your life, and thank Him.

Spiritual health comes as you praise God rather than pity yourself.

Which of these essential ingredients for spiritual health have blessed you? I’d love to know.

Blessings,

Poppy Smith

International speaker, multi-published author, Bible teacher, and spiritual coach

Inspiring Women to Thrive!

Poppy Smith is funny, warm, and passionate about helping women grow spiritually and personally so they experience the love and power of Christ in life’s ups and downs. A former teaching leader with Bible Study Fellowship, Poppy has a Masters in Spiritual Formation and ministers extensively as a retreat and conference speaker both in the US and around the world. For more information about Poppy’s heart, her books and ministry, please visit her website at www.poppysmith.com.

June 21, 2013 by Beth Jones

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I'm an International Speaker, Author of 30 books (and still writing!), traveler, wife to fire chief/paramedic Ray, and a blessed mom of 3 beautiful daughters, Heather, Eden, and Leah. I encourage women to use their gifts for God's glory, fulfilling their great purpose, and living a life they love. I help aspiring Christian speakers & writers to share their hearts' unique, powerful messages. The ocean is my happy place and place of peace and refilling. I love Jesus, my family, my cats Natalya and Nichodemus, traveling, chips & salsa, coffee, chocolate, nature, music, and art. My husband Ray calls me an enigma: I love to laugh and cry a lot. What about you? I'd love to connect more with you and hear how you desire to make more of an impact here for God's glory. Thanks for stopping by here. I pray you will find the hope, inspiration, and motivation you need to become all God created you to be. Dream big because we serve a big God!