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Satan is just a sore loser.
Posted on September 23, 2018September 14, 2018 Life of Faith

The Sore Loser

My competitive side was getting the better of me. As far as we were into the game, it was clear I wasn’t going to win.... Read more

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 January 28, 2018January 15, 2018 Life of Faith

Self-Love: Biblical Fact or Fiction?

Ever wondered why loving ourselves well is so hard? The answer is simpler than all the “10 keys” and “tip sheets” let on. We seem... Read more

Don't let joy slip away
Posted on October 8, 2017October 3, 2017 Life of Faith

Letting Joy Last

I had good news. A bunch of it, actually. It seemed the Lord decided to bless my husband and I immensely all at once, in... Read more

Posted on August 6, 2017August 7, 2017 Life of Faith

Do Your Excuses Dishonor the Lord?

“Make the most of every opportunity” Ephesians 5:16 says. “Always be ready to give the reason for your hope” 1 Peter 3:15 exhorts. When we think of having an... Read more

Posted on July 9, 2017June 14, 2017 Life of Faith

Lord, Help My Countenance!

Sometimes all our favorite coping mechanisms fail us. Sometimes clearing our heads just makes the clutter in our hearts stand out more. Sometimes it’s not... Read more

Posted on June 25, 2017June 17, 2017 Faith Life of Faith

In Case You Thought There Wasn’t Enough

A massive crowd gathers and listens to lectures for hours. As the hour gets later and later, they begin to get hungry. You have just... Read more

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