Category: Inspiration

The Caring Place

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One of the most important keys to living life to the fullest is having the ability to give back to those in need. It’s sad to say, but it seems like lately the people who have the least are the ones who are more inclined to share and give to others. People who have more want to keep getting more, sometimes even if it means taking it from someone else. Such sad times, but I am here to say there is hope. There are people and places that still have hearts for others. Today I’d like to highlight one of those places.

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Junction City Caring Place (JCCP) is a non-profit organization established in 2004, located at 1013 B W 8th Street in Junction City, Kansas. The Caring Place is a faith-based central resource center in Junction City, Kansas and its surrounding areas with FREE food, clothing, counseling and basic medical care. When I learned about JCCP, I knew immediately that I needed to be connected. The fact that people only have to show their ID to receive the free services offered by the Junction City Caring Place is amazing because most other organizations that provide free services require government documentation verifying the need for assistance.

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The Junction City Caring Place has been an inspirational and motivating factor because of the results and the impact it has made in the community from when they first opened the doors back in 2004 to its position in the community currently in 2014. This organization has given support to over thousands of family in Junction City and the surrounding communities. Being faith-based gives the community a different perspective of the love of God through his giving help to one another during the difficult times in life.

The Caring Place is also looking to start offering free computer classes; basic computer skills, resume building and internet skills to those who might be interested.

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Hours of Operation for the JCCP is Monday and Wednesday 10:00am -2:00pm (Clothing Only) Tuesday 10:00am -1:00pm (Food Only) Saturday 10:00am -12:30pm (Medical by Appointment and Clothing)

Junction City Caring Place is always in need of volunteers, food and clothing donations. Monetary donations are also accepted and greatly appreciated.

The PayPal info for JCCP is junctioncitycaringplace@hotmail.com

The Junction City Caring Place is a great organization that genuinely cares for the people in the community.  I support this organization 100% and I’d like to encourage you to do the same.  If you have time, go volunteer.  If you have food or clothes you no longer need, donate them.  Every little bit helps.

I’d also like to share some of the fundraisers taking place that you’re more than welcome to be a part of:

  • The Junction City Caring Place 4th Annual Golf Fundraisers, to register go to http://lwim.org and sign up. The event is Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Fort Riley, Kansas Custer Hill Golf Course T time 9am. Registration is going now sign up early get a discount.

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  • I Survive Tour Concert on Saturday, August 9th at Courtyard Marriott.  Doors open at 5pm concert starts 6pm – purchase tickets through http://isurvivetour.eventbrite.com

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Here’s additional information so you can access the Junction City Caring Place:

Phone: (785) 238-4428

Email – junctioncitycaringplace@hotmail.com

Website – www.wix.com/jccpweb/Junction-City-caring-Place

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Junction-City-Caring-Place/458454405507

 

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Write For Him

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Writing is one of the best ways to communicate your thoughts and clearly express yourself to others. For those who love God and want to serve Him, writing can also be a way to reach out to others and draw them into the Kingdom. This week I’d like to highlight Godly Girls For God (GGFG), a ministry started by Hillary Beth Koenig. Godly Girls For God recently published “Write for Him: The Story of GGFG” a devotional book that features 25 young ladies representing 10 different countries who all came together to honor our One Great God!

When I initially started reading “Write for Him: The Story of GGFG”, I could barely stop reading. This book is a must have for young women. It’s inspiring, thought-provoking, engaging and the thing that caught my immediate attention was that it was honest and relatable. Everything these young women were thinking or experiencing at that moment in their life they wrote about it. They used this book as an opportunity to show that people who are saved and who are living for God still have issues they deal with everyday just like everyone else. As you’ll see in their writing, it’s the way they deal with these issues that sets them apart from the rest. They put their trust in God to overcome addictions, put away distorted views of God, learn how to cope with losing a parent, deal with bullies, face their fears about the future, and trade the messages of this world for the Truth.

The motto of GGFG is Glorifying God and Encouraging Others, and we act on this with every devotional, story, poem, and advice article that we write and post! Based on what I’ve read, not only in their book, but also on the website http://godlygirlsforgod.com/ –  they do just that.

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“Write for Him: The Story of GGFG” can be purchased on Amazon or by emailing godlygirls@yahoo.com to get a personalized copy. GGFG loves coming alongside ladies who have seen God working in their lives and would like to share their stories! If you would like to participate, simply fill out an application: http://godlygirlsforgod.com/writersapplication.html You don’t need to worry about spelling, grammar, or even organization – we will gladly work with you on your whole article!

To read more about Godly Girls For God, visit their website – http://godlygirlsforgod.com/, they are also on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/godlygirlsforgod

You can also see a link to their website right here on letstalkaboutlife365.com under ‘Inspirational Links’

Writing to your Heavenly Father is an excellent way to communicate with Him. Not everyone knows how to express themselves, but however you do it, it can still be effective as long as it’s done with a sincere heart.  Take a glimpse at what these young ladies have done in “Write for Him: The Story of GGFG”, and you’ll gain a better perspective of what it means to write for God. Our Heavenly Father knows our thoughts, He hears our prayers. Even if those prayers happen to be written down in a journal. I have been blessed by “Write for Him: The Story of GGFG”, and I know you will be too, so get your copy today and be inspired.

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I Need you to Trust me, so I can Trust you

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When I was younger, two of the first Bible scriptures I remember learning and actually memorizing was Proverbs chapter 3 verses 5 and 6. ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths.’ For some reason these scriptures just resonated in my heart as a child and they still do to this day. It reminds me that no matter what, I am to trust God at all times and most importantly stop trying to figure everything out. I have to be honest, me not trying to figure stuff out is a battle I deal with on a daily basis. I am bothered when I do not know something or when things do not go as I expect them to. Hence the reason we are to take comfort in the scriptures and lean not on our own understanding. At the end of the day, I have come to realize that some things I will never understand, but that must never affect my trust in God. Instead, I am learning to use one of the most powerful tools that God has given all of us. I am learning to pray more and more. The more you pray, the stronger you become. The less you depend on self and realize where your strength comes from, the easier it will be for you to trust Him completely.

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While in my prayer/study time the other day God gave me a huge revelation that I want to share with you. He said, “I need you to trust me, so I can trust you”. That moment was life changing for me. God needs you and me to trust Him in every area of our life, stop trying to figure it out, lean not on your own understanding. In doing so, He will then be able to trust you. Are you still waiting on your financial break through? Are you still anticipating a promotion on your job? Are you still hoping for a new business? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I have one more for you. Can God trust you? Make a decision today.  Decide to fully and truly trust God with all areas of your life; finances, children, health, employment, family, school, etc…then yes He will be able to trust you because He knows that no matter what, you are not going to lean on your own understanding, instead you are going to acknowledge Him in everything so He can direct your paths.

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The God that we serve is a BIG God. He’s a merciful God. He’s a gracious God. He’s a giving God. His love is perfect. He wants to see you succeed. He wants you to own your own business. He wants you to write a book. He wants you to graduate from college. He wants your body healed. Most of all, He wants you to trust Him so He can trust you.

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Thought Check:

Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. (Psalms 37: 3-6 NIV)

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