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Posted on November 20, 2016 Faith Sin Lies {Series}

Lie 8: Sin Should Be Left In The Dark

(A series on lies sin tells us to tempt us and trick us. Read the whole series here.) We don’t like to look sin in... Read more

Posted on September 21, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith

Resting With A Yoke On

I’m one of those happy people who gets to work in my pajamas sometimes. My work, however, doesn’t involve sleeping. I have to be awake.... 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 19, 2016April 8, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith Loving Others

3 (Hopeful) Truths for the Overwhelmed

My calendar always ends up a mess. It seems like everything is happening at once and at the same time like the things that really... 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 March 29, 2016April 10, 2017 Word Studies

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... 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

Posted on March 16, 2016April 10, 2017 Word Studies

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... Read more

Posted on December 25, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

25. BEHOLD: The Christ

Behold, the warmth of a newborn baby. Behold, the peace in the stable. Behold, long journeys over that have only just begun. Behold, the world... Read more

Posted on December 24, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

24. BEHOLD: The Merry

Merry Christmas Eve! Have the festivities begun? Are you making merry? Do you know what “merry” is all about? The dictionary tells us: Scripture also... Read more

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