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💜 CONTENTMENT COTTAGE 💜 "...be content with what you have. For God has said, “I will never, never fail you nor forsake you.” _Hebrews 13:5 TLB
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our first love

October 17, 2021 Ellen Lebsock

Grace and peace on this Lord's Day Dear Hearts ❤ I've been thinking about how far we, as followers of Jesus Christ, have moved away from the first century Church this morning. The example left for us in Scripture speaks of unity, gladness and simplicity of heart. 42 They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ teaching… Continue reading our first love

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depression ?

October 12, 2021 Ellen Lebsock

Some days getting out of bed is almost too much of a chore. Some days feel like wading though Elmer's glue. Some days there is no motivation, to do anything. Some days inspiring someone else is impossible, because it seems impossible to be inspired. Is this depression? Is depression a sin for God's child? Sooner… Continue reading depression ?

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the benefits

October 3, 2021 Ellen Lebsock

Grace and peace on this first Lord's Day in October Dear Hearts Today I am reminded that God's Word tells me ". . .in that coming day no weapon turned against you will succeed. You will silence every voice raised up to accuse you. These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the Lord; their… Continue reading the benefits

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who are ‘they’ ?

September 30, 2021 Ellen Lebsock

easily identified? I don't think so! Have you noticed how many times lately we're told "they" have said, (or mandated) this or that? A few days ago I decided to ask God to show me exactly who "THEY" are. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all men generously… Continue reading who are ‘they’ ?

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impoverished?

September 20, 2021 Ellen Lebsock

Poverty is a curse.Poverty came into the earth through Adam’s sin. Poverty takes place on different levels of our lives, but it never reflects the nature and abundance of God. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.Proverbs 10:15 Am I an impoverished believer? In the world we see mental poverty, emotional poverty, physical poverty,… Continue reading impoverished?

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jealousy kills!

September 17, 2021 Ellen Lebsock

Part #1 The first noteworthy mention in this study can be found in Numbers, Chapter 5, verse 14 and again in verse 30. The Bible calls jealousy a spirit! For the purpose of this study, I'm going to go out on a limb and call jealousy an "evil spirit." Why? Because lately the Holy Spirit… Continue reading jealousy kills!

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ask. . .

September 17, 2021 Ellen Lebsock

Many times we doubt God’s willingness to meet our needs or give us the desires of our hearts. We call our fear ‘contentment’ and think that our Father is just like us…..limited. Just ask the Father Meditate on the following verses and ask yourself; Does God mean what He says? Better yet, ask Him! Ask,… Continue reading ask. . .

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