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Guarded Hearts Ministries

Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. – Proverbs 4:23

Tag: Jesus Christ

The Face of Jesus Today.

What does Jesus look like today? Amazingly, Jesus didn’t reveal himself to me as the expert theologian, the master preacher, the mother-Theresa type of person like so many would expect. … Read More The Face of Jesus Today.

February 13, 2019 Leslie Deane-MountjoyLeave a comment

Backwards Living

Backwards Living: The more I think of me, the less happy I feel. The more I think I deserve this, then I realize I also deserve that too! The more I think of my own wants, the less I think of others. It’s a vicious cycle, isn’t it?… Read More Backwards Living

January 5, 2019 Leslie Deane-MountjoyLeave a comment

The Miracle of the Shepherds

The book of Luke tells of Jesus’ birth in great detail. After Mary gives birth to Jesus and lays him in the manger, the story moves onto the shepherds in the field, saying: “That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared… Read More The Miracle of the Shepherds

December 21, 2018December 21, 2018 Leslie Deane-MountjoyLeave a comment

The Disservice of the Baby in the Manger

On my last birthday I turned 31. My mother didn’t whip out the old family photo album to show me photos of my infancy, or tell me stories about her decision to have me, or her pregnancy cravings. Instead, she (and others) celebrated who I am today: a 31 year old woman that is married… Read More The Disservice of the Baby in the Manger

December 19, 2018 Leslie Deane-MountjoyLeave a comment

The Heart of Worship

Somewhere along the way I fell so deeply in love with Jesus that I couldn’t imagine not getting to worship him. I do it on my own often, but there is something different about corporate worship. Something different about hearing a multitude of other’s singing worship and praises too. … Read More The Heart of Worship

October 15, 2018October 15, 2018 Leslie Deane-MountjoyLeave a comment

Are you mad at God?

God is the God of the universe, He can handle your anger. Go ahead and tell Him. Tell Him why you’re angry. Tell Him why you feel betrayed. Tell Him why your upset and let Him work through that. You will never resolve anything by hiding the truth from God. … Read More Are you mad at God?

September 5, 2018 Leslie Deane-MountjoyLeave a comment

Offer the Other Cheek?

Offer the Other Cheek? Why would Jesus tell us to do that when someone has slapped us already? How can we understand what Jesus teaches us about being insulted? … Read More Offer the Other Cheek?

April 23, 2018April 23, 2018 Leslie Deane-MountjoyLeave a comment

It All Happened As It Did.

Creation. Humans. Forgiveness. The Cross. None of these things had to happen, so why did they? … Read More It All Happened As It Did.

April 22, 2018April 22, 2018 Leslie Deane-MountjoyLeave a comment

Why Guarded Hearts?

Why Guarded Hearts? What is the point, and what’s with the verse? … Read More Why Guarded Hearts?

April 17, 2018 Leslie Deane-MountjoyLeave a comment

God Loves Alcoholics Too.

Alcohol affects millions of lives, but we were not meant to live in bondage. We have the power to overcome the damage in our own lives from alcoholism, resting in the knowledge of God’s love and grace. … Read More God Loves Alcoholics Too.

April 14, 2018April 14, 2018 Leslie Deane-MountjoyLeave a comment

A Blue Bag

When someone passes you in a blue bag, you’re forced to confront your thoughts on death and life. … Read More A Blue Bag

April 13, 2018April 13, 2018 Leslie Deane-Mountjoy2 Comments

To my child, with love.

An open letter for my babies about my honest imperfections, and the hope that I can still point them to the one who is perfect. … Read More To my child, with love.

April 7, 2018April 13, 2018 Leslie Deane-MountjoyLeave a comment

Loving The Life I Have

Learning to live well, while you can! … Read More Loving The Life I Have

March 14, 2018April 13, 2018 Leslie Deane-MountjoyLeave a comment

He Took It All..

You can trust in Jesus Christ to take your sins and burdens, including mental and physical hurts.. because he already did on the cross. … Read More He Took It All..

February 21, 2018April 12, 2018 Leslie Deane-MountjoyLeave a comment

A Decade Of Difference

Reflections from 20 to 30 on how much God can change a heart! … Read More A Decade Of Difference

January 9, 2018April 13, 2018 Leslie Deane-MountjoyLeave a comment

The Gardener, The Grapevine & The Branches: My second sermon.

A sermon on John 15:1-15 and a back story behind it. … Read More The Gardener, The Grapevine & The Branches: My second sermon.

November 30, 2017April 13, 2018 Leslie Deane-MountjoyLeave a comment

Remember..

Thoughts and reflections on lives gone too soon. Reflections on Remembrance Day. … Read More Remember..

November 11, 2017April 13, 2018 Leslie Deane-MountjoyLeave a comment

#Metoo But That Doesn’t Define Me!

One Woman’s take on how the #Metoo movement does not define who she is!… Read More #Metoo But That Doesn’t Define Me!

October 22, 2017April 13, 2018 Leslie Deane-MountjoyLeave a comment

To My Church Family, With Love.

One woman’s quest for unity in the brotherhood of Christ. … Read More To My Church Family, With Love.

October 11, 2017April 13, 2018 Leslie Deane-MountjoyLeave a comment

Where is God for the Starving & Poor?

Reflections from a visit from Dr Tony Campolo, and a challenge for each of us to step up. … Read More Where is God for the Starving & Poor?

September 18, 2017April 13, 2018 Leslie Deane-MountjoyLeave a comment

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The first post of 2019 on Guarded Hearts is about the Greatest Resolution you can make... check it and let me know what you think! #linkinbio #guardedheartsministries #newyears #newyearsresolution #JesusChrist #christianliving
Read this in my devotional time this morning. Then read it again, and again, and again until the truth really sank in. Notice the word of God doesn't say for some.. it says for everyone who believes. But that last part is what got me.. no matter who we are. God doesn't care about our pasts. He just longs to help us with our futures if we trust in Him! #guardedheartsministries
A new post is up.. wondering who you see yourself in in the Christmas story? I'm an ex shepherd turned elizabeth/angel lol! #linkinbio #guardedheartsministries #JesusChrist #christianliving #christmas
A very much overlooked detail in the Christmas story is the way that Jesus is revealed to the shepherds.. check it out.. link in bio! #guardedheartsministries #christianliving #christmas #luke2 #JesusChrist #shepherds

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