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Posted on July 23, 2019July 7, 2019 Faith Growing in Christ

Raw Vs. Refined Knowledge

“I know where babies come from!” exclaimed the second grader as his classmates stared. A little girl had asked something related, and this boy could... Read more

Posted on April 5, 2016April 10, 2017 Word Studies

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... Read more

Posted on December 17, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

17. BEHOLD: The Surprise

Shh, it’s a surprise. That’s what we say when we pick out unexpected gifts and tell others about them before Christmas day. On Christmas morning,... Read more

Posted on December 14, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

13. BEHOLD: The Author and Editor

Oh, the stories that come with Christmas! Tales of wild festivities, hilarious memories, and sentimental moments. At Christmas we also face stories we’d rather not;... Read more

Posted on December 12, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

12. BEHOLD: His Sacrifice

Little babies are one of the most precious blessings to behold in this world. We look on them with awe and wonder –their little hands... Read more

Posted on December 11, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

11. BEHOLD: The Brave

Isn’t it silly which things require bravery? Saying “no” to a friend’s Christmas invitation seems scary because they might be offended. Choosing that particular gift... Read more

Posted on December 8, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

8. BEHOLD: The Healer

Along with the Christmas season comes the cold season. And the flu season. And the season for strep throat, pneumonia, exhaustion, etc. Those are just... Read more

Posted on October 26, 2015 Faith Growing in Christ

You Didn’t Need to Make It Right

Photo from: genius.com “And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” –James 1:4 Gosh. You read all... Read more

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