Category: Word Studies
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Word of the Week: Trust
Trust. For a little word, it sure is a big one. Just a few of the things God demonstrates to us about trust… Trust Makes a Way and Keeps Us In It Isaiah 26:3 states that: “(God) will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in (Him).” Trust that makes…
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WordoftheWeek: Knowledge
His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. –2 Peter 1:3 Said differently: It is through our knowledge of Him that He has given us all we need for a godly life. 2 thoughts on the matter: This…
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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, 7 Joshua is one of my favorite books of the Bible. The third chapter in particular grips me every time. So thankful Christine shared about the Lord using Joshua to…
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WordoftheWeek: In
Seriously? A word study on a preposition? Yes and more yes! Here’s why: “in” occurs twice in this verse: “But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit” –Jude 1:20 But each “in” is different. (1) The first is a definite article of speech. AKA,…
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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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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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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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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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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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WordoftheWeek: ROCK
“Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken… Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.” -Psalm 62:2 & 6 What does it mean that Christ is our rock? That He is a Refuge Earlier this week,…