We want Him to conform to our limited ideas of who He is because we’re scared of letting Him be I AM. –Shellie Rushing Tomlinson Just a couple of weeks ago I was leaving a church function with my daughter-in-law Katie and my 7-year-old daughter Bella. As we walked to our cars, we saw a… [Continue Reading]
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A Heart Wide Open Christmas: Day 4 | When Jesus Gives You Surprise Gifts
When we yield our wills to God’s, the question, “What’s in it for me?” is answered with a resounding, “Everything!”– Shellie Rushing Tomlinson A few years ago I was under a major writing deadline that put a hinder on my Christmas preparations. I’d been asked to write a special book that would reach a lot… [Continue Reading]
A Heart Wide Open Christmas: Day 3 |How to Embrace God’s Big Vision for Your Life
God always desires to conceive in us a Bigger vision than the ONE we’re imagining. – Shellie Rushing Tomlinson My first Christmas after becoming a Christian, I was a new mom AND I’d just gotten engaged. After the birth of my son, God brought an amazing man into my life. As we sat in front… [Continue Reading]
A Heart Wide Open Christmas: Day 2 | 3 Perfect Gifts to Give Yourself: Time, Focus, & Remembrance
The very admission that what you’re experiencing of God is not enough is setting you up for more. – Shellie Rushing Tomlinson I’m a gift giver by nature. The most exciting thing about December for me is buying gifts for people. I love picking out the perfect gift for the people I love. And the… [Continue Reading]