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WordoftheWeek: Satisfy
To have enough. What a mind-boggling concept. We live our days on “more,” not “enough.” Our time is spent seeking more time. Our appetites are never appeased for long. Our work earns what it takes to get by- but never enough to meet all of our needs and desires. We are the unsatisfied. And often,…
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Memorizing the Mind of God- The Word Works Series
There’s always something to learn on Michele’s blog Living Our Days because Michele is a true learner. Writing frequent book reviews, commentary on Bible studies, and posts on lessons she’s learning, Michele is a sit-at-His-feet writer. Eager to plop down and dig in with her today! “I want to keep it handy in case I…
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WordoftheWeek: Ordained
“Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” –Psalm 139:16 NIV Before you write a note, decorate, put the recipe together, or otherwise complete an activity, your mind is at work shaping. Fashioning. Forming. Determining your next steps and how…
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What God’s Word Taught Me About Comparison- The Word Works Series
Gleaming with fresh perspective, Kristine’s blog and ministry More Than Yourself works lesson by lesson to shift perspective away from “me” and onto the reality of God’s design for our lives- and everyones’. She is also releasing a new book on comparison called Over It, so check out her blog for more information! Thanks for…
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WordoftheWeek: (Pure) Joy
The NIV translation of James 1:2 says: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds…” I love this verse. Abby shared it in her post this week about how loneliness can be a blessing. She describes a lonely season in her life and how, through it, she found…
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When Loneliness is a Blessing -The Word Works Series
Writing on her blog Fearfully Made Mom, Abby reveres the Lord and His workmanship in her words and life. Sharing stories and thoughts that many of us encounter in daily our lives, Abby is quick to point straight to the truth we need to hear. Listening in gladly today! I remember the first time we…
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WordoftheWeek: Fulfill
“The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me. Lord, Your love is eternal; do not abandon the work of your hands.” (Psalm 138:8) A buzzword in the secular world and the Christian circle, “fulfill” is often used with the connotation of giving meaning. We enter certain tasks and ministries to feel fulfilled. We seek jobs…
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He Must Increase- The Word Works Series!
Formerly a journalist, Lois approaches her blog, Waxing Gibbous, with facts. Facts about life, the facts of a story she is living, and the facts of who our Lord is and how He is working right now. She lives and writes truth, and I’m blessed to share this space with her today. When I was…
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WordoftheWeek: Loving-Kindness
As Jeanne shared earlier in the week, the Lord’s love is certain. His love for us is displayed in so many ways. For Jeanne, it became apparent that God’s love for her was complete, even through infertility. So complete, in fact, that His love for others never competes with His love for her. One of…
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He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not- The Word Works Series!
You know the friend who always answers “how are you?” honestly but non-intrusively? That’s how Jeanne writes. Her blog, Where Faith and Grace Hold Hands, bids you welcome, shares an experience, and then turns the “how are you” into “How God is.” Grateful to welcome her today! Since I was a girl, I’ve struggled with…