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About Hester Guest

I am a retired teacher. I love spending time with my children, grandchildren, and friends. Reading, studying my Bible, sewing, and playing games on my computer, phone, or tablet fill my spare time. Jesus is my Saviour!

No Spirit of Fear

God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. — 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV Fear has never written a symphony or a poem, negotiated a peace treaty, or cured a disease. … Continue reading

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Jesus Takes Our Fear Seriously

Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. — Luke 12:32 NKJV Fear feels terrible. It pulls the life out of the soul, causes us to curl into an embryonic state, and drains … Continue reading

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Good but Broken—Beautiful and Forgiven

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”‭‭Genesis‬ ‭1‬:‭1‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “He was in the beginning with God.”‭‭John‬ ‭1‬:‭2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female … Continue reading

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Counting the Ways to Show Love

Posted by Hester Guest “Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy.”‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭14:1‬ ‭NIV‬‬ “Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the Lord your God has blessed you.”‭‭Deuteronomy‬ … Continue reading

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Am I Enough?

We live in a world where people are searching for their identity. We are surrounded by others who are looking for their identity in every way possible and in everything with which they are in contact. We ask ourselves “Am … Continue reading

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What or Who Do You Love?

What we love most is the most important thing of all and that determines everything else. When God comes into our life, He changes our “loves”, so that we can love him above all else. He will continue to pursue … Continue reading

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Cure for Hopelessness

“For my soul is full of troubles, And my life draws near to the grave.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭88‬:‭3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Sunday’s sermon really grabbed my attention. When our pastor said the only cure for hopelessness was having Jesus in our hearts, that little … Continue reading

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I’m still your Mimi…

When you no longer listen or care what I say. I’m still your Mimi. When you decide I’m old fashioned and want to go your own way. I’m still your Mimi. When you talk back, complain and argue. I’m still … Continue reading

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Promises Made—Promises Kept

“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, … Continue reading

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Prevenient Grace

The sermon of Pastor Keith Grimes on Sunday, July 9, led me to study about Prevenient Grace and how it affects my life. When I search my heart, my mind, and the habits I have cultivated, it actually scares me … Continue reading

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