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Book review of Battle Ready by Kelly Balarie
Posted on July 22, 2018July 20, 2018 Book Reviews

How to Take Thoughts Captive When You Feel Like You’ve Lost It

You wouldn’t think it’s possible to get lost in a stand-up shower. But for me, this is a regular occurrence. The cream-colored fiberglass is smooth,... 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 September 5, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ

But I Feel…

I can’t seem to say the words without closing my eyes. “But I feel” …like there is no good option. Then, eyes opened too wide,... Read more

Posted on June 27, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Guest Posts In ___ We Trust {Series}

In Outcomes We Trust

{The seventh installment in the In ____We Trust Series} Glad to welcome Lois from Waxing Gibbous back to the blog today. A former journalist, Lois... 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 February 1, 2016 Faith Growing in Christ

Listening Through the Static

I drove past that familiar gnarled tree, and the yellow house I like. Approaching  that long stoplight, I slowed to a stop. It’s a road... Read more

Posted on October 29, 2015 Faith Loving Others Throwback Posts

You Were Right!…Or Were You?

Photo from: pixabay 3 words everybody loves to hear: “you were right.” We like to be right. Many of us try to do the right... Read more

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