I enjoy watching makeovers.  It could be a home transformation when the designers come in and paint, recover furniture and add those special touches.  Or I've seen face makeovers where a makeup artist will apply cosmetics and the person looks so different. But something that's been hitting me lately is that I don't need to do a makeover on me.  Jesus has already done the work.  I didn't need to clean up my mess first.  He did it for me. I received this cartoon from Joyful  'toons today.  I think it's such a great illustration for …

It's week 6 (final week) of Makeover of the Heart study with Tracy Berta At the Well .  I'm actually one week late. As a person who normally keeps my emotions under control, I have to confess that I feel so exhausted.  But I do believe the Lord has been peeling back some of the layers I built up around my heart.  So it's a good thing! I am a work in progress! I listened to all of Tracy's videos I've done the Bible readings I read and answered all of the questions on the handout sheets I am realizing more and more that love is a choice .  …

A prayerful heart is the  focus for our 5th week of  A Makeover of the Heart .  Tracy Berta provides a downloadable study guide and a video for you to view on her post At the Well . How thankful I am to be in a personal relationship with Almighty God.  He is Sovereign.  He knows the beginning and the end.  He sees all and knows all.  He is able to see into my heart.  Nothing escapes Him. I cannot hide behind a mask of being a good Christian doing lots of good deeds.  God sees the true motives in my heart. Relationship requires communication.  I communicate …

I continue the Bible study "Makeover of the Heart" with Tracy Berta over At the Well .  This is our fourth week.  The focus for this week is on a   Committed Heart. This study has been so timely for me.  Check out the subheading for this series: Unlocking the potential of a heart transformed That's definitely a desire of my heart; to be transformed by the Spirit of the Living God.  I want my heart to be fully devoted to Christ. Tracy shared her testimony with us.  I don't know about you but sometimes when I see a woman who is beautiful an…

I'm joining Tracy Berta as she continues the Bible study "Makeover of the Heart".  You can join us At the Well where you can view a videotape and download a worksheet with questions to answer. The focus for this week is: A Healed Heart The term 'a healed heart' brings several thoughts to my mind.  I was born with a heart defect. My mom explained it to me when I was very young.  She said that I had been born with a hole in my heart the size of a fifty cent piece.  I didn't fully understand it at the time but I knew that I couldn…

I'm continuing the study "Makeover of the Heart" and we're into week two.  You can join in with Tracy over At the Well .  She's got videos and a printable guide for you to complete.  The topic for this week is: A heart that delights in the Lord Delight myself in the Lord.  What does that look like?  If I delight in the Lord, I will desire to spend time with Him each day.  I want to give Him the first fruits of my day; a priority.  Sitting at His feet.  Spending time with Him. As I spend time with the Lord, yielding my heart to Him, H…

Are you ready for a makeover?  I don't know about you but when I hear the word makeover, I think of a beauty makeover or a home makeover.  Traci Berta of Thirsty for Him is leading a Bible study entitled "A Makeover of the Heart".  This type of makeover is different.  It's a ...transformation of the heart .  You're invited to join in by  linking here .  I've had much experience with heart surgery.  I had open heart surgery to correct a congenital heart defect when I was seven years old.  I also worked as a cardiovascular nurse…