God is moving in CR

   By Eric Hutchinson, Fellowship Rogers CR Training Coach, 12/8/21 Recently my wife and I got up early, and we saw the most amazing sunrise! Then, we went into town to get a cup of coffee together. While we were driving to the coffee shop, we witnessed the most beautifully colored trees! Did you know that there is no tree exactly the same? There may be trees that are similar in height or size, but each tree is uniquely made different. Just like you and me! Each of us are uniquely different and special. There is a Latin word, Imago Dei, that means “Image of God.” You and I were made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27), and He does not make junk! What’s incredible is that while we are made in His image, we are each uniquely made special. Sometimes I can get discouraged as the enemy points out what I consider to be flaws in my body or character. For instance, I have a really loud voice. I have always had a loud voice, and it got me into trouble multiple times while in school growing up.

 By Carl Kimbro. Fellowship Bible Church Devotional Team, 12/1/2021 When we are struggling, we think about almost nothing else other than deliverance from our “hurts, habits & hang ups.” Often, we just want to give up and give in to the struggles we are facing. Attending Celebrate Recovery, we see people serving God and making a difference in the lives of others. We are thankful for them in our lives but in contrast, some of us have convinced ourselves that God could never use us like that. God never lets a hurt go to waste. If we are willing to be used by Him, He will make our imperfections the very thing that leads others to freedom in Christ. For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the LORD, because they have called you an outcast: “It is Zion, for whom no one seeks after!”  Jeremiah 30:17 For several years myself and a friend named Don have been leading a version of Life’s Healing Choices along with a small Bible Study group at Returning Home