Category: Faith
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Believing the Best of God
Have you ever told someone a story, only to have them remind you they were there? Sometimes, while we’re talking, we forget to whom we are speaking: of course we remember their identity at a basic level, but we might also assume something of them inaccurately . . . like their presence or absence on…
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2021 Good List
#2021goodlist (idea from the fantastic Laura Wifler – check out the hashtags for others!) Songs like “All of Our Tomorrows” help me trust God through today and “Feels Like Home” that help me slow down, be still, and pay attention Being stretched. Often not fun in the moment, but it’s incredible when things that seemed…
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Good News When You’re Waiting
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.’” (Luke 2:10) Most of the time, we’re waiting on good news of some kind. We’re checking our inboxes, hoping for the call or the text, and scrolling our social media feeds….
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The Total Sum of God’s Character
“Choose two words to describe yourself.” I cringe when this common prompt arises. Being quite literal, I immediately think of the exceptions and nuances to an answer. One of my adverbs might be “organized.” However, while my planner and inbox fit the description, my car and desk certainly don’t. Another might be “friendly,” but that…
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The Best Recommendation You Can Make
As the holiday season and Black Friday in particular approaches, I’m reminded that we are by nature promoters. In the coming weeks, we’re likely to tell family and friends about the brands we like, the best places to find deals, and the recipes we most recommend. Some of us will post online asking others for…
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Is This Worship?
One of my best friends recently remarked that “we seem to think of obedience and disobedience as merely works, not worship.” This stopped me in my tracks. I tend to see obedience as an action or a task to complete, something to check off the list as an accomplishment. With that mindset, I overlook that…
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Produce Or Consume?
Patience. A fruit of the Spirit we’d much rather consume than produce. Sometimes when we pray for help to get through our own trials, we forget patience is also part of bearing witness. As Moses prepared to climb a mountain and die when God said it was his time, he told Israel how much patience…
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A Sure Foundation
One by one. Ever so carefully. We stacked the pieces with fingers crossed. The tower stood tall, having occupied me, a teenage helper, and several nursery kiddos for most of our time together. All it took was one wide-eyed, deviously grinning four-year-old. He slipped through our grasp, and, with one swift kick, it all came…
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Conquering By Peace
Can you think of a victory in a game, a sport, or even a war that is owed to more to blunt force than to strategy? The weapons used, the position of troops, and the element of surprise are all vital to winning. Underdog teams win by crafty plans and perseverance, not force. Naturally, victories won…
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3 (Better) Forms of Comparison
Like it or not, life is made up of comparisons. We compare our food choices in order to make an informed decision about what we eat. Our employers compare our work to industry standards to help us succeed. God in His Word compares the things of the flesh with the things of the Spirit to…