Faith-Filled Friday With the God-given design for family changing and morphing faster and
faster away from Biblical principles, this commandment to honor our father and mother is becoming more of a fairy-tale, once upon a time. Thanks for joining us for Faith-Filled Friday with Debra Dolce and Trench Classes United. Today’s love letter is a great reminder that not only is our God a God of order, but He also knew this would be a tough thing to do in our ever-changing culture, which is why He sealed it with a promise. ~Love Letter~ My love, honor your father and mother, and love those around you as you love yourself. This instruction is very important in your life. To honor is a commitment to respect and love. That doesn't mean agreeing with everything they choose. You honor and respect your parents for who they are, but you follow and worship Me. Scripture says to have no other gods before Me. When you love and worship Me then you can do all these other things. It is My love that changes your heart, even expands its capacity to love those around you. All those you struggle with I can help you when you come and ask Me and as you rely on Me, My strength becomes your strength and will walk you through these struggles with those you are called to honor. I am always with you helping you to love no matter what the circumstances are. I know the hardship some suffer from the hands of another. Do you see My love for My betrayer and those that crucified Me? The secret is it has more to do with you and I than it does about you and them. Beloved, the secret to living offense free is surrendering everything to Me and letting every other thing fall by the wayside. ~DebraDolce
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Thursdays Trench Truth Do you keep score of the things those you care about did to you or about you, or…are
you able to express your hurt/disappointment appropriately I remember the opportunity to do just that, express myself appropriately, showed up unexpectedly. That’s how life is; lessons show up unexpectedly and we can either stop and learn the lesson, or keep on going until we are forced to figure it out. So here’s what happened: my step-son had done something which let’s just say totally irritated me, pushed a button and it wasn’t the happy one. When we got home, he actually asked me, you mad? “I’m fine.” No sooner had the little white lie escaped my lips when all of a sudden, my conscience was searing. I stopped what I was doing, thought about what I would say…without an attitude and then went outside and addressed it. It went something like this: Hey, Bryce, so when you asked me if I was mad, I wasn’t really mad, just irritated. I went on to address his action, NOT his character, and then boom, just like that, I was done; irritation vanished and integrity intact. What if I hadn’t approached it? I’ll tell you what would have happened. It would have resided deeper and deeper into my soul and been added to any other unresolved conflict until one day….But it doesn’t have to be that way! Plan on joining us in our How to Love Trench coming to Redlands next week. Come learn how to love those you love and even learn to communicate healthily with those you don’t…really like too much! Check out the link for our Zoom opportunity as well. www.trenchclassesunited.com/classes Learning and Unlearning… Kim-Evinda Wednesday Word It’s that time of year where I can easily get caught up in shopping; I mean
after all, every store you shop has “CLEARANCE” and “WHILE SUPPLIES LAST” signs everywhere. How can a girl not get sucked in! Thanks for joining us for Wednesday’s Word with Evinda Lepins and Trench Classes United. Seriously, don’t we all run to the sales, whether it be online, the grocery store, outlet stores, department stores…Stores! Stores! Stores! And then there’s Amazon! Lord, help me! It blows my mind when I rewind the camera of my life and see me shopping, my mouth wide open in shock as I stare at a pair of white jeans marked down to $4.50, and a dress marked down to $7, and on and on and on. How can I not, I say to myself! And before I know it, my arms are filled with all these things that I just thought I had to have. It’s easy to get sucked in, isn’t it? I mean I better hurry up and buy them before someone else gets them, right? Well, last week, a day after one of those type of shopping incidents, our pastor was speaking about encounters with God. It was a powerful message, and a wonderful church service. I felt so empowered, encouraged, and energized spiritually, emotionally and physically. It satisfied my soul in such a way that…oh my goodness, in such a way that all the “CLEARANCE” and “GET IT WHILE SUPPLIES LAST” shopping sprees could not ever do. I mean I felt such euphoria, like I could just dance with joy, and that stayed with me awhile, inspiring this very thought: There are things that never go on sale and yet…the supply is endless and there’s enough for everyone, and there’s only one Manufacturer…Jesus! Grace, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness…yes these are the things I want to pursue more enthusiastically this year, especially knowing that they never run dry and there’s enough for everyone…enough for me and enough for me to share as long as I am abiding in and with the Manufacturer. [Galatians 5:22-23] Oh, to pursue the things that never go on sale, things I’ll never find on the clearance rack, things that will give contentment that money can’t buy…even half as much as I chase those sales! Love, Kim-Evinda Tuesday Trench Truth Thanks for joining us friends for our Tuesday’s Trench Truth.
Ah, how true it is that being critical leads to conflict, chaos and condemnation…none of which are from God! Did you have a critical and/or angry parent whose approval you tried to win? Do you find yourself doing things in order to feel accepted and approved of? Or…do you acknowledge you are not perfect and allow others room for their weaknesses too? What would it look like if we just stopped looking for something or someone to blame when things happen out of our control? Unfortunately blaming seems to be part of the human condition and we seem to have bought into the lie that saying sorry, or that we were wrong is a sign of weakness when in actuality it is a sign of strength and emotional integrity. See the more we understand ourselves, the more we give others permission to be who they are. We’ve got a way that you can do this: Plan on joining us for our How to Love Who You Love relationship class, coming to a trench near you and even available on Zoom. For more information go to www.trenchclassesunited.com/classes Learning and Unlearning Kim-Evinda Monday Message Life can feel like a field of weeds at times, with one challenge after another
rising to the surface. Thanks for joining us for Monday’s Message with Abigail Rice and Trench Classes United. Today’s Message is a great reminder that we don’t have to meet life on life’s terms alone. We have a heavenly gardener who longs to be invited into the weeds that He may turn them into beautiful seeds that sprout with victory. This weight I shake I stumble I wait In the dark Feeling the tightness in my heart Closed off So far It was once open But the pressure Made me feel lesser Than who I really am Because who I am Is a warrior and I stand Firm in my foundation Letting Him take command I let go of control I release all I know For the wisdom of this world Is that of the wind Only here for a temporary fix When what I really need is Him His serenity His peace A quiet place of retreat Where I can really live Where I can really be The woman He has called me to be But the enemy He screams Making me believe I am not worthy and my heart bleeds Agonizing Trying to pull up these weeds That no matter how much I pull They take over me So I ask, Lord, how do I get back to my roots When all I see is shoot after shoot Sprouting up and not letting me loose And He says, I am here I have always been here Gardening your soul Holding on until you know That what you reaped You have sown and no man can tell you where to go So listen in And let Me begin To do the work Of my supernatural hands This is out of your control And for so long you have held on Never fully letting go Now let me sow New seeds That will bring Ultimate joy Happiness and peace When you surrender it all Surrender to Me I never let you go Daughter, you know This world can be harsh This world is full of dark and the only way to breathe Is to sing Sing it loud Sing it clear Sing it out for the whole world to hear That I am here and I am near Never far Never gone I have been here all along Daughter, sing your song… Abigail Faith-Filled Friday Isn’t it easy to love those who are kind to us, show appreciation for us and
like to be with us? Thanks for joining us for our Faith-Filled Friday with Debra Dolce and Trench Classes United. Today’s love letter is a great reminder of His golden rule for us which proves to produce a life better than gold. ~Love Letter~ My blessed child, in everything you do, be careful to treat others in the same way you would want them to treat you, for that is the essence of all My teachings. Everybody is born with a need to be known and loved and yet this is not really practiced, not even in My kids. I’d love to see you practicing this principle even when others don't. It doesn't really matter what others do but it does matter what you do. Do your actions support your words? If so, you will be like a garment without spots, or wrinkles. This involves making a commitment to walk in purity. I'll tell you right now there's no such thing as a "white lie"; You need to adjust your thinking. Some think because they asked Me into their life that they are good. Don’t live a double life of only being righteous once a week; instead surrender all and live as My intimate friend. I know how easy it is to get sidetracked and become complacent. You must guard against becoming comfortable. Beloved, you must be a Watchman on the wall, armed for battle, because that is what it's going to take. ~DebraDolce Thursdays Trench Truth Do you often feel misunderstood and/or experience unmet expectations in your
relationships that lead to disappointment or…are you able to speak up and let others know they hurt/disappointed you without an attitude? I don’t know about you but approaching something or someone that has hurt you without an attitude is probably one of the toughest things to do…but I want to emphasize it’s possible, my friend, it’s possible. If you would like to learn how to share unmet expectations and avoid an emotional collision before it happens, then you will want to join us for our How to Love Who you Love trench, coming to a small group near you, and available on Zoom! For more information go to https://www.trenchclassesunited.com/classes.html Learning and unlearning, Kim-Evinda Wednesday Word I watched Roomba go back and forth, getting every square inch, learning
the lay of the rooms, one room at a time. It was fascinating, but what was even more fascinating was instinctively it knew right when it needed to be charged and where to go! Thanks for joining us for Wednesday’s Word with Kim-Evinda and Trench Classes United. I couldn’t help but giggle as I watched my little Roomba. He was showing improvement in learning the rooms of my new house and it was so fun to watch him work while I accomplished other things. Suddenly, my app showed he was headed for a recharge. As I watched him return to his place of dumping and recharging, I got to thinking…where do we dump our junk? Where do we go for a recharge? I don’t know about you, but in my current reality, these are relevant questions. I’ve been feeling a bit sucker-punched lately and so this quiet thought inspired by watching little Roomba was intensely powerful: I need to dump up, not out and down, and I need to go straight to His Word to get in His presence to get my recharge. My hope is in Him, not anyone or anything that attempts to interrupt my peace. His Word is a simple fix for a complex problem. So, this morning, I got regrouped after dumping my hurt, frustration and even anger up to my Abba who cares for me and ALL that concerns me, and then I sat in His word for a bit, specifically Psalm 95:1-7. As I read it and meditated on it the words soaked into my own life and I was able to ground myself with a spiritual reality that overcomes my worldly reality: He wants us to praise Him in the times of uncertainty for then we will become certain of what is true. Can I encourage you, friend, go to the ONE source that will help you recharge and refresh all in one sitting? Dumped and recharging…. Kim-Evinda Tuesday Trench Truth Do you tend to be a peacemaker, afraid of making those close to you upset or angry,
even being dishonest to avoid conflict, or just give in to get it over with, or…can you initiate a difficult conversation to resolve a problem/conflict? What if I were to tell you that you can learn how to say no without it causing you anxiety and insecurity? And it’s never too soon to learn this! A couple of visits ago my grandson admitted to me he was afraid of making me mad so he didn’t come downstairs to have me rub lavender on his feet after he had been upstairs in bed for almost an hour. Oh, what a teaching moment. I was able to say, you know, Bryden, I probably would have been irritated, but then by the time we made it back upstairs and I was rubbing your little feet to help you sleep, I would have been over it. Would you like to overcome this tendency and gain relational security? Then plan on joining us for our How to Love Who You Love trench beginning January 19th. We also have a Zoom opportunity as well. For more information, go to https://www.trenchclassesunited.com/classes.html Thoughtfully, Kim-Evinda Monday Message Ahh, for such a time as this when all seems so uncertain… uncertainty leads us to fear,
but if we remember HE has not changed and will not change no matter what changes come our way. Thanks for joining us for Monday’s Message with Abigail and Trench Classes United. We trust that Abigail’s words will be such a sweet reminder of this very truth as we begin a new year. Lord, I need You today Give me Your clarity today Give me breath Give me strength For I am merely withering Wasting away Can You please show me the way? For as I fall I pray I cry out to You During this season Of something so new So unknown Where is my home? I desire to rest in You But I can't breakthrough Are you still there? Or have you forgotten about me? Despicable me Once a soldier Now as bare as a fallen tree Are You still there? Are You even listening? Because I'm still here Just a broken dream Yet, somehow still radiating Creating life So evergreen Don't You see? You have called me Yet, I feel so lost So lonely My thoughts They haunt me Why won’t You show me? How do I pull out of this mess This weakness This upheaval mountain of distress I am standing before You Naked Undressed Lord, please clothe me With your light beams so Holy So I can be The servant that You need I am here So unaware But I am ready, Lord I am prepared. "I know your deeds, that you have a name That you are alive, but you are dead. Wake up, And strengthen the things that remain, which were about to die; He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments; And I will not erase his name from the book of life, And I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels" -Revelation 3:1b-2a;5 |
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