Tag Archives: God

I was/am an Emotional Externalizer, but with God’s grace, the bible, prayer, counseling, 12-steps, deep relationships, and more, making forward progress to becoming an Emotional Internalizer, only complete in Heaven.

Posted on 05/08/2022 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Have you ever interacted with someone who regularly projects themselves as the victim, is easily offended, and is passive-aggressive? That was me and even today when I am tired, I can fall back into these types of behaviors. Dr. Weiss … Continue reading →

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“You Make Me Crazy” Talks on Restoring Relationships by @RickWarren ‏

Posted on 03/11/2018 by GettingCloserToOurGod

  Most every morning, I listen to Rick Warren, Andy Stanley or Tim Keller. On long runs, all three. This series of talks “You Make Me Crazy” by Rick Warren was excellent. I didn’t post them all here, at the … Continue reading →

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Weakness and Failure Will Build Your Faith by @vaneetharisner

Posted on 01/28/2018 by GettingCloserToOurGod

This article by Vaneetha Risner “Weakness and Failure Will Build Your Faith” posted on DesiringGod.org spoke to me. There is a link to the article below, also a couple quotes I plan to refer to from time to time as … Continue reading →

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God Grows Us One Step at a Time by Rick Warren

Posted on 08/23/2016 by GettingCloserToOurGod

A friend forwarded me this devotional this morning, a great reminder indeed.     God Grows Us One Step at a Time By Rick Warren — Aug 23, 2016       “So get rid of your old self, which … Continue reading →

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Favorite Biblical Name of God

Posted on 08/07/2016 by GettingCloserToOurGod

The church I attend has been doing a sermon series “Wonderful Name.”  The first sermon of the series was about my favorite name “I Am.”  There are many reasons I like “I Am” and these are in now particular ranking. … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Posts in 2015 -God’s promises, lasting relationships, normal people, God’s timing, prayer life

Posted on 12/29/2015 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Here are the top viewed posts of this blog for 2015, complements of WordPress. 1The Mothers of Jesus – Sermon by Dr. Timothy KellerNovember 2014 2Wisdom Bestows Well-Being – Proverbs 3:1-6January 2015 3“God Doesn’t Call The Qualified, He Qualifies The … Continue reading →

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God is Love – 1 John 4:7-10

Posted on 12/26/2015 by GettingCloserToOurGod

A friend replied to me with the following note and bible verse.  What a blessing to receive. “We wish & hope that you and your family have a Blessed Christmas & a Healthy, Joyful & Peaceful New Year as you … Continue reading →

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Dependency on Jesus – Check

Posted on 12/04/2015 by GettingCloserToOurGod

These last several days I’ve been thinking about my dependency on Jesus.  I’ve been asking myself if I am more dependent today than previously. This check on my walk with Jesus has been a good exercise for me. Something I need to commit to … Continue reading →

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Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you

Posted on 12/01/2015 by GettingCloserToOurGod

  This morning; during a men’s bible study, we read 1 Peter 5:6-11.  It was a good reminder that I need to turn all my fears and anxiety over to God and trust that in God’s time he will lift … Continue reading →

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Light and Action

Posted on 11/21/2015 by GettingCloserToOurGod

Light and action in a challenged world, desperately in need of hope. Good deeds planted like seeds, sprout and open up in a world with a Generous Heavenly Father. Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV) 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a … Continue reading →

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