Tag: christian
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In Avoidance We Trust
{The eighth installment in the In ____We Trust Series} Honored to welcome writer Elizabeth Giertz to the blog. A veteran turned army wife, Liz is a strong and courageous proclaimer of the Lord’s goodness and truth. This post was originally featured on Liz’s blog and is shared in this series with her permission. Please join me…
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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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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…
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1. BEHOLD: Our Comforter
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort” –2 Corinthians 1:3 As the weather gets colder and the season busier, we tend to seek out creature comforts. Big, soft blankets get piled on couches. Rooms are decorated and dimly lit to…