Restoration Archives - Carmen Horne

Preventing Offenses from Turning into Bitterness

Bitterness, Forgiveness, Grace, Restoration

Our Pastor is teaching on “Offenses and Fences,” which got me thinking about a quote I read that rings true: “We judge ourselves on our intentions and others on their actions.” It’s impossible to understand another person’s intentions truly. Our perspective and actions develop using several factors, including our personal experiences. And friend, our personal experiences are so varied. Not only that, but how we react to those experiences is unique. You know what I…

Living Graceful When Growth is Hard

Coaching, Growing Spiritually, Obedience, Restoration

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I’ve had growth and change on my mind this week. This quote from Rick Warren is one I can say I’ve experienced. “There is no growth without change, no change without fear or loss, and no loss without pain.” The question that seems to glare at us is, why is pain a part of growth? I don’t know about you, but I tend to make changes when my circumstances become painful. Don’t you wish we…

God’s Pruning Prepares Us for Restoration | EP11

Growing Spiritually, Podcast, Restoration

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Happy Six-Month Podcast anniversary! Thank you so much for hanging out with us month after month to discuss Jesus and life. How does the pruning process prepare us for restoration? In today’s episode, we eavesdrop on Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well. As we listen, we discover how pruning helped in her restoration. Links, Verses, and Points to Ponder: John 4John 15.1-5Colossians 1.10Proverbs 3.11-122 Corinthians 5.17 5 Prayers of Hope When You…

One Brave Woman and Her Healing

Brokenness, Forgiveness, Guest Post, Healing, Out of Words Book, Restoration

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When Simon sat down for dinner, he must have been thrilled — proud — that Jesus was his star guest. What Simon learned in real-life experience that day is — when Jesus comes to dinner, the unexpected always happens. One brave woman knew her attendance would be scandalous. She ignored the stares and murmurs. Her heart was fixed on meeting the Restorer of her brokenness. I would love for you to visit me over at…