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Patience for a Self-Professed Road Rager
Then Balaam confessed to the angel of the Lord, “I have sinned. I didn’t realize you were standing in the road to block my way.” Numbers 22:34 I have become abundantly more patient than I could have imagined over the years. And I can sympathize with that saying about God giving you reasons to become…
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Because Christmas Is Not About Presents
“I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all the people. The Savior-yes, the Messiah, the Lord-has been born today in Bethlehem.” Luke 2:10-11 “So, what is the true meaning of Christmas, Hayley?” “Jesus!” That’s my girl! “Hunter, why do we celebrate Christmas?” “To get presents!” Um….well, not the answer I…
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Knowledge is God’s Power
He controls the course of world events; He removes kings and sets up other kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars. Daniel 2:21 This has been my life for the last 8 or more years. Being a mom, a wife, a minister, and a student means many late nights,…
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Seventy Times Seven Times Forgiven
Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven.” Matthew 18:21-22 Seventy times seven. Seventy times seven times we are called to forgive. Seventy times seven times we are called to show grace. Forgiveness.…
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A Purpose Through the Pain
“God never wastes pain. He always causes it to work together for our ultimate good, the good of conforming us more to the likeness of His son.” -Jerry Bridges This will be a hard post for me to write. Even though I have shared many struggles, like those with my children, and even shared a…
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We All Fall Short
“God can take what Satan meant for shame and use it for His glory.” Lysa TerKeurst I blog a lot about my children here. Not only are they three of the most important people to me, but each of them has taught me many lessons on life, motherhood, love, and God. There comes a time…
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Giving Thanks to Him
I thank God for your lives of free and open access to God, given by Jesus. There’s no end to what has happened to you-it’s beyond speech, beyond knowledge. 1 Corinthians 1:4-5 Lord, you give me peace that surpasses understanding; a voice to praise you through every trial. You give me hope when my faith…
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Finding Blessing in the Inconvenient Moments of Life
This is how my Monday ended…stuck in traffic on a two lane road on the way home from work. Stuck here for about 45 long minutes. For those that know me well, I can be impatient at times, have a tad bit of road rage, and come slightly undone over slight inconveniences. So, after working…
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His Will, Not Mine
Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from Him. Psalm 127:3 I remember the day like it was yesterday. I had just found out the news. I remember thinking to myself- How could this be? This was not part of the plan! This can’t be right! Two lines? Yep, there are…
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Different, Yet the Same
I want you to take a look at the two rocks in the picture above. Notice the one on the right is smooth, shiny, easy to hold, and without sharp edges. To some, this rock may be more attractive. The rock on the left, however, is jagged. It’s rough. It’s edges are not smooth, but…
Grace 'n Grounds
Encouragement Grounded in His Truth
Grace 'n Grounds 