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Sin in a Gold Wrapper
For he satisfies the thirsty, and fills the hungry with good things. Psalm 107:9 If you take a good look at the picture of one of the now several candy buckets we have in our home-our constant reminder of Halloween-you will see something is missing. It is the chocolate and caramel covered cookie that comes wrapped…
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We Are All the Least of These
For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Romans 3:23 A few weeks ago, I traveled to Lynchburg, Virginia to spend a week immersing myself in a class I had to take as part of my Professional Counseling curriculum at Liberty University. For weeks, months even, I stressed about and dreaded…
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Crushed by the Bread of Life
I am exhausted and completely crushed. My groans come from an anguished heart. You know what I long for Lord; you hear my every sigh. Psalm 38: 8-9 The picture above happens to be one of my biggest supermarket pet peeves. No, it isn’t the fact that the hair dye was bagged with the…
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“Costumes” and a Little Boy’s Lesson on Self-Acceptance
“You are the light of the world-like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:13 “I am being nothing! I am dressing as Hunter!” “What about your shark mask?” I kindly plead with my four year old son. “No! Nothing! I am going as Hunter!” That is right. Hunter is adamantly boycotting…
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Holding On Through the Why’s of Life
O Lord, why do you stand so far away? Why do you hide when I am in trouble? Psalm 10:1 Why, God? Why me? I admit it. I have asked this question of God a time or two hundred, just as I am sure many believers do. At times we don’t understand why a God who…
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Leaves of Change
They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do. Psalm 1:3 I absolutely love fall. It is my favorite time of year. The colors, the smells of cinnamon, and pumpkin EVERYTHING, the crisp, cool air, and who can get through fall…
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Time for Him
Always be joyful. Never stop praying. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17 Today, I am challenged. My Sunday School class has been studying prayer for the last couple months. This means that each week I talk to these children about the importance of talking to God, thanking Him, asking Him for guidance, and anything else in His name.…
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When All Else Fails-Laugh!
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22 There is an old saying about laughter being one of the best forms of medicine. I spent much of my time last week learning just how powerful a tool laughter can be in one’s life. It puts a group…
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Doing it All for Him
“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” …
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My Brother’s Keeper
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your doing, this is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8 “Mommy, I’m not going to college.” This is what my then 5 year old daughter says to me out of the blue one night while brushing her hair. “Hayley, sure you…
Grace 'n Grounds
Encouragement Grounded in His Truth
Grace 'n Grounds 