Spiritual Growth Archives - MIKE & ANNE RIZZO

Tangible Expression Jesus appeared to me, nearly forty-five years ago. Once I invited Him in, the tangible expression of God to my twenty-one year old heart, continued unabated for months. To "appear" is to come into sight; be obvious and clear. My new found clarity was facilitated through a co-worker,…

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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God’s Love Language

God's Love Language Speaking the same language connects hearts together. Language is a "system of words for communication." The term "love languages" was made popular in the early nineties by marriage author Gary Chapman. Along with "words", Chapman lists four other "languages" by which to express love: gifts, time, touch,…

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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The Fruitful Vacancy

Fertile Emptiness... We live a lifetime of transitions. In his book, Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes, author William Bridges states, “Things end, there is a time of fertile emptiness, and then things begin anew.” Fertile emptiness; fruitful vacancy; God's upside down kingdom. They clash in the soul, like skilled…

Posted on April 1, 2019March 31, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Telling Myself the Truth

Telling myself the truth, is a daily, even hourly, process. It's amazing the volume of mental traffic that travels through our minds each day, compounded by the accumulation from years past, the deep impact of whatever "traffic pattern" you were subject to. I was never taught to be aware of…

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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The Fragrance of Christ

Every believer is called to be the fragrance of Christ. “For we are to God the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing.” 2 Cor. 2:15 (NKJV) Carrying this fragrance is part of who we are called to be. It becomes a…

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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False Witness

Can you imagine being locked up, in a prison, for a crime you didn’t commit? In Biblical language, you would be the victim of a “false witness.” Most of us have not spent time in a real prison, chained by a false accusation, but what about the daily atmosphere we…

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Be Blessed – Part Two

Be Blessed - Part Two - Matthew 5:7 - 10 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Without question, marriage provides us with many opportunities to express kindness, compassion, and tenderness. I have found this to be a great prayer: “Lord help me to put on tender…

Posted on February 1, 2018February 21, 2018 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Be Blessed in 2018

Be Blessed in 2018 - Part One - Matthew 5:3-6 The Sermon on the Mount is the longest segment of teaching by Jesus in the New Testament. It spans three chapters in Matthew’s gospel, touching upon many salient points of what constitutes being a Christ follower. I’ve heard this sermon…

Posted on January 2, 2018February 20, 2018 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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God’s Therapy

She was an art therapist; I discovered that in our first session. Sandy didn’t do a whole lot of praying, or give me scripture to study. She did however, give me art assignments, drawing out my thoughts and emotions, and then we’d talk for a while. “You’re grieving” she said.…

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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The Perfect Pace is the Perfect Place

Heart rendezvous with God are appointments I endeavor to keep. I've stumbled into my fair share, largely gaining clarity in hindsight. I'm thankful for the times that I am hearing his voice in preparatory stages, keeping pace with his leadership, and managing a good attitude in the process. In all fairness,…

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Spiritual Growth

Jesus Appeared

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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God’s Love Language

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Spiritual Growth

The Fruitful Vacancy

Posted on April 1, 2019March 31, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Spiritual Growth

Telling Myself the Truth

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Spiritual Growth

The Fragrance of Christ

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

marriage

False Witness

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

marriage

Be Blessed – Part Two

Posted on February 1, 2018February 21, 2018 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

marriage

Be Blessed in 2018

Posted on January 2, 2018February 20, 2018 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Spiritual Growth

God’s Therapy

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Spiritual Growth

The Perfect Pace is the Perfect Place

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo