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Filling the Empty Places with Hope
Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison. Hebrews 13:3 Lately, I have been feeling a bit of nostalgia. Sometimes I long for the days when life was a bit more simple. When perhaps hearts were not so heavy. When the Christmas season was a little less hustle…
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When Loving Others is Hard
Love one another with brotherly affection. Romans 12:10 Love. Defined as admiration, desire, or attraction. Most of us think of this definition when we think of the meaning of the word. No matter our walks in life, most of us, probably all of us, have experienced admiration, desire, or attraction. Love. Also defined as unselfish…
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Why a Little Magic at Christmas Doesn’t Hurt
“It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas when its mighty Founder was a child Himself” -Charles Dickens The picture above is, in fact, a picture of the Elf on a Shelf. This Elf has been a part of this household for two Christmas seasons now, and in all honesty,…
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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…
Grace 'n Grounds 