Charlene Friesen
Charlene Friesen is the mom of two busy boys, who, she says, "bring out the best and worst" in her. She works part-time and writes in her spare time. About her writing Charlene says, "So many women need encouragement and spiritual renewal. It is my prayer and goal to offer at least a 'tad' of hope!"
Articles by Charlene Friesen
Fresh and Green
Would you like to get involved in a ministry that will encourage others and nourish your soul? At seventy-eight years of age, Jack shows no signs of slowing; only growing. His chipper attitude paints the world with vibrant colors, even in his blackest moments. While he may be known as the golden oldie around his [...] Read More >
Tags: beauty, chipper attitude, confident, faith, gray hair, nourish, old age, society, soul, spiritually active
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God’s Promise: A Perfect Love
**Think of a situation that is overwhelming you. How does seeing yourself as firmly attached to Christ, being nourished constantly by Him, help you face that situation? http://mag.thelife.com/study/galatiansonlinestudy.html They slept in chains, endured floggings, were chased by mobs, suffered ridicule and cursing, were fastened in stocks, berated by the courts and survived shipwrecks. Some were [...] Read More >
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God’s Promise: A Perfect Love
**Think of a situation that is overwhelming you. How does seeing yourself as firmly attached to Christ, being nourished constantly by Him, help you face that situation? http://mag.thelife.com/study/galatiansonlinestudy.html They slept in chains, endured floggings, were chased by mobs, suffered ridicule and cursing, were fastened in stocks, berated by the courts and survived shipwrecks. Some were [...] Read More >
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God’s Promise: A Perfect Love
by Charlene Friesen **Think of a situation that is overwhelming you. How does seeing yourself as firmly attached to Christ, being nourished constantly by Him, help you face that situation? http://mag.thelife.com/study/galatiansonlinestudy.html Listen to this devotional read aloud online They slept in chains, endured floggings, were chased by mobs, suffered ridicule and cursing, were fastened in [...] Read More >
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God’s Promise: A Perfect Love
by Charlene Friesen **Think of a situation that is overwhelming you. How does seeing yourself as firmly attached to Christ, being nourished constantly by Him, help you face that situation? http://mag.thelife.com/study/galatiansonlinestudy.html Listen to this devotional read aloud online They slept in chains, endured floggings, were chased by mobs, suffered ridicule and cursing, were fastened in [...] Read More >
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God’s Promise: A Perfect Love
If you have a prayer request (or a praise item) contact our mentors and we will pray with you! They slept in chains, endured floggings, were chased by mobs, suffered ridicule and cursing, were fastened in stocks, berated by the courts and survived shipwrecks. Some were martyred by stoning, beheading or crucifixion. And what was the [...] Read More >
Tags: chains, Charlene Friesen, Christ, comfort, Devotional, fear, God, Jesus, love, Men, peace, persecution, prayer
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Heartland
Do you have a hardened, anxious heart that needs softening? We have women who would like to pray with you. “The one who received the seed that fell among the thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful. But [...] Read More >
Tags: anger, discipline, earth, fertile, financial, God, heartland, Jesus Christ, nutrients, soil, Uncertainty
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Lost and Found
Why do we wear masks? And how can we get behind the mask to our real selves and the image of God which we all possess? Our online interactive study “Behind the Mask” explores this issue. The old hymn “Amazing Grace” assures, “I once was lost but now am found…” It makes me think of [...] Read More >
Tags: amazing grace, Charlene Friesen, Devotional, grace, journey, love, spiritual walk, truth, Women
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Loving and Letting Go
Are you hurting from the pain of losing a child to the distractions offered by the world? We care and want to pray for you. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30am EST. “His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the [...] Read More >
Tags: cancer, cheerleader, counselor, daughter, depression, encouraged, encouragement, mother, praying, son, taunting, wandered
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Portion Control
Are you feeling totally stressed out and just feel empty inside? We want to be there for you when you go through struggles. When I hear the word “portion” I immediately think of food – steaming, mountainous heaps of food. Tons of turkey, masses of mashed potatoes and cavernous servings of gravy all balanced precariously [...] Read More >
Tags: balance, Christmas, craving, emotions, food, overextension, overindulge, portion, potatoes, turkey
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