Posts from 2017

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Living in God’s Rest

by Dori Phillips

Do you ever wake up and say to yourself “I’m tired and don’t feel like participating today?” If so, don’t think you’re alone. Most of us can relate to this thought and often find ourselves exhausted from the comings and goings of everyday life—get up, go to work (whether you work inside or outside of […]

How Important is the Local Church??

by Dori Phillips

Since I didn’t grow up in an active Christian home (we weren’t atheists, just non-participants), the importance of attending church was never mentioned or even a consideration. When I dedicated my life to Jesus at the age of 24, God slowly began teaching me about the importance of his house. I was so happy to […]

When there’s no answer to the WHY question

by Dori Phillips

Have you ever faced a situation that made you want to ask why? If you’re like most of us, then the answer is yes. It’s during these times of not understanding what in the world is taking place that we really have to trust God. Our circumstances don’t have to be alike in order for […]

On Overcoming: Truth vs. Facts

by Dori Phillips

Do you ever look at the difficult facts of your life and become convinced they are truth and just “the way it is?” This is a common mistake for all of us. We face facts daily and I’m not trying to say they aren’t real, but maybe it’s time to consider God’s truths versus our […]

Not My Will

by Dori Phillips

In order to learn the art of overcoming we’ll have to become familiar with these three little words, “not my will.” This isn’t popular in society because we’re taught to look out for No. 1. I mean, if we’re not looking out for No. 1 then who is right? Let me save you the heartache […]