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Posted on April 15, 2018April 3, 2018 Faith Life of Faith

Spring Starts With a Thaw

Some seasons feel like just getting by. Though God provides what we need, we receive His gifts coolly. Like the frozen ground in winter, we... Read more

Posted on February 13, 2017April 7, 2017 Loving Others

Untangled in Love

I never thought I’d be one for mushy stuff. Anyone who’s heard my commentary during chick flicks knows I’m not a romantic. But there’s this... Read more

Posted on July 17, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Guest Posts In ___ We Trust {Series}

In Planning We Trust

{The tenth installment in the In ____We Trust Series} For open words on life, faith, and the unfailing love of the Lord, visit Carly over... Read more

Posted on May 9, 2016April 8, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith Growing in Christ Loving Others

My Mess, His Order

There are days life is a mess. Like the morning I spilled three glasses of water, got hot chocolate all over my clothes, ripped my... Read more

Posted on April 27, 2016April 10, 2017 Word Studies

WordoftheWeek: Strengthen

“Be strong and of good courage… do not cower. Do not heed your fears. Take the land I have given you to possess.” Joshua 1:6,... Read more

Posted on February 1, 2016 Faith Growing in Christ

Listening Through the Static

I drove past that familiar gnarled tree, and the yellow house I like. Approaching  that long stoplight, I slowed to a stop. It’s a road... Read more

Posted on October 22, 2015 Faith Loving Others

What Hope Can a Broken Heart offer?

How can our brokenness be useful to others? Offering our broken hearts to the Lord as a sacrifice and a praise is one thing. But,... Read more

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