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Posted on August 2, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith In ___ We Trust {Series} Word Studies

Word of the Week: Peace

Ironically, “peace” is a confusing concept Biblically. Without any word study at all we observe that Christ at once claims He did not come to... Read more

Posted on July 26, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith In ___ We Trust {Series} Word Studies

Word of the Week: Still

“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God’” –Psalm 46:10 Busy, busy. Becky just wrote about our false trust in “doing” through busyness.... Read more

Posted on July 19, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith In ___ We Trust {Series} Word Studies

Word of the Week: Direct

Earlier this week, Carly shared about trusting in plans. She realized her “planning was not enough” and that she “needed God to…make it come together.” The... Read more

Posted on July 12, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith In ___ We Trust {Series} Word Studies

Word of the Week: Works

Solomon declared that all of his works brought only vanity and vexation. He drew for us the conclusion that none of our works are meaningful... Read more

Posted on June 28, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith In ___ We Trust {Series} Word Studies

Word of the Week: Will

Free will. My will. His will. I will do that. When will…? I’m not sure we often get through a day without using the word.... Read more

Posted on June 21, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith In ___ We Trust {Series} Word Studies

Word of the Week: Complete

Are you ready to rejoice in the freedom He offers us? Are you ready to feel free from long to-do lists, insane expectations, and accomplishing... Read more

Posted on June 14, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith In ___ We Trust {Series} Word Studies

Word of the Week: Daily Bread

“Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.” –Proverbs 30:8 Literally, the end... Read more

Posted on June 7, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith In ___ We Trust {Series} Word Studies

Word of the Week: Pleasing

A useful tool for getting ahead, building a great reputation, and driving yourself nuts, pleasing others is a temptation. Personally, I have been facing this... Read more

Posted on May 31, 2016April 10, 2017 Word Studies

Word of the Week: Esteem

“Stop trusting in mere humans, who have but a breath in their nostrils. Why hold them in esteem?” Isaiah 2:22 The main idea: to hold... Read more

Posted on May 25, 2016April 10, 2017 Word Studies

Word of the Week: Understanding

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding”  –Proverbs 3:5 The verse is easy to memorize, but it’s... Read more

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