Inspirational Archives - MIKE & ANNE RIZZO

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Do You Feel Safe With God?

Vulnerable or Guarded? I once heard the question posed: When we spiritually self-protect, is it because we do not feel safe with God? You’ve met those Christians that have lots of walls up, right? Truth be told, every one of us has been called upon in life to defend ourselves from…

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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The Artist’s Palette

Artist's Palette I liken it to a "parachute of words" falling from above and landing in my mind. It doesn't happen often, which makes it more special. Here's a most recent occurrence: My personal and spiritual growth is the palette from which I add color and beauty to my marriage.…

Posted on March 2, 2020March 1, 2020 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Being Thankful-Year Round

Holiday movies have always been the custom in our family. One of my faves is The Miracle on 34th Street, circa 1947, in original black and white. The movie begins with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and culminates at Christmas. In our home, these are the bookends of the holiday…

Posted on November 26, 2019November 26, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Switchbacks

Switchbacks In visiting our daughter recently in Colorado, we took a drive through a canyon road. If you've ever done any driving in the mountains, you are familiar with switchbacks. Here's the definition: "switchback" - a 180° bend in a road or path, especially one leading up the side of…

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Losing a Loved One

Are there any places in your heart that feel heavy or unresolved due to losing a loved one? We are all unique and experience loss in our own way. One thing we have in common is access to the God of all comfort. "Praise be to the God and Father…

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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“In Between” Seasons

The Masquerade Looking back over years of experience, the most challenging seasons in my life have been ones that I would label as the "in-between" times. It's often related to pressing circumstances where I feel like I'm just getting by and wondering when the abundance will arrive. Or I may…

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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A Place at the Table

A Place at the Table... If I could be transported back in time to experience a Bible story first-hand, the choice would be difficult. But for today, I am going to ponder having a place at the table, when Jesus shared his final meal and message with the apostles. We…

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Father of Lights

Father of Lights Writing to encourage those who were enduring trials and suffering, James assures his audience that God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone. But we are tempted by our own evil desires, which give birth to sin and eventually to spiritual death. “Do not…

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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The Happy Warrior

Happy Warrior... William Wordsworth wrote the poem, Character of the Happy Warrior, in honor of Lord Horatio Nelson, one of the most famous and revered captains in British naval history. The "happy warrior" (Lord Nelson) fought his last battle at Trafalgar, off the coast of Spain. Napoleon Bonaparte, in league…

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Belonging

Jesus and the Father are residing inside of me, making their home in me. The presence of the Godhead is indwelling. Jn. 14:23 There is "Another" living in me. This is a beautiful description of "belonging." The opposite of belonging, is to be disconnected. The Word of God makes it…

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo