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Posted on October 1, 2019August 23, 2019 Faith

Settling for Crumbs

It was a long drive, and the dog spent the first 4 hours on my lap. He hadn’t been fed much that morning (to reduce... Read more

Posted on May 28, 2019May 10, 2019 Faith

Thinking on What We Already Have

Anyone else wake up thinking through their to-do list? Or zone out mid-conversation because someone said something that reminded you of another item to add... Read more

Watch out that you do not deceive others with intentions like the Bible warns against
Posted on February 4, 2018October 14, 2017 Loving Others

Are You Acting Like a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?

One of the questions we often ask when reading Scripture is “how does this apply?” We’re usually thinking in terms of what the Word means... Read more

Posted on January 28, 2018January 15, 2018 Life of Faith

Self-Love: Biblical Fact or Fiction?

Ever wondered why loving ourselves well is so hard? The answer is simpler than all the “10 keys” and “tip sheets” let on. We seem... Read more

Posted on May 21, 2017May 3, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ

Making Molehills Out of Mountains

We build our molehills into mountains. We heap on worry and doubt. Carefully balancing the worst case scenarios we conjure up, we suspend them on... Read more

Posted on May 14, 2017May 3, 2017 Faith Loving Others My Faith Radio Throwback Posts

3 Biblical Responses to Others’ Struggles

Jesus’ words are clear: “in this world you will have trouble” (John 16:33). Often, harder than facing our own troubles is watching those we love... Read more

Posted on October 20, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Loving Others

I Wish American Christians Made A Bigger Deal Out of This Election

  With all the chaos breaking loose over this election, I wish we were making a bigger deal of it as Christians. So many of... Read more

Posted on July 11, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Guest Posts In ___ We Trust {Series}

In Jobs We Trust

{The ninth installment in the In ____We Trust Series} Grateful to have Ashlee' Perry here today. A courageous writer and serious student of the Word,... Read more

Posted on May 4, 2016April 10, 2017 Word Studies

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... Read more

Posted on March 27, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Guest Posts The Word Works {Series}

When Loneliness is a Blessing -The Word Works Series

Writing on her blog Fearfully Made Mom, Abby reveres the Lord and His workmanship in her words and life. Sharing stories and thoughts that many... Read more

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