Chantale Davis

One of the things I like about Heartstrong is the discussion prompts or questions, which cause me to consider and respond. Therein lies the opportunity for growth and understanding. When Pastor Lori asked us to consider one verse that stood out to us that we could spend the rest of our lives practicing as we followed Jesus, what verse did we choose? I was amazed at how quickly the Holy Spirit nudged me to consider Proverbs 3:5, which states: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own[...]

Shortly before I got sick and spent two weeks in bed, God nudged me to stop playing it safe. I wondered what God meant and what it could mean for my life. And how it could possibly connect with Pastor Cassie's sermon on Guarding Against Greed. This sermon prompted me to look at scripture more closely, particularly Hebrews 13:5, which states, “Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” (NLT). Too often, I have read this scrip[...]