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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

Posted on December 16, 2018October 26, 2018 Christmas Praise Mini-Series

As Was Said! (Christmas Praise 2)

Zechariah’s Praise “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.   He has raised... Read more

Posted on December 9, 2018October 19, 2018 Christmas Praise Mini-Series

Yes, He Has! (Christmas Praise 1)

Mary’s Song of Praise: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble... Read more

Book review of High King of Heaven
Posted on June 17, 2018June 15, 2018 Book Reviews

Praise the Most High!

I got dizzy as I crouched in yet another spot and angled the camera again. Though I tried very hard, I just couldn’t fit the... Read more

A book about Christ as our anchor and how powerful His effect on our lives can be
Posted on September 27, 2017September 6, 2017 Book Reviews

Connecting God’s Power to Our Anchor in Christ

To me, Jesus walking on water isn’t the craziest part of the story recorded in Matthew 14. Peter’s response is. What would inspire a man... Read more

Posted on June 11, 2017May 10, 2017 My Faith Radio

Treating God Like a Fair-Weather Friend

“God, I need this!” You’ve heard that one before –you’ve probably even said it. You have probably also been warned against relying on God as... Read more

Posted on June 4, 2017May 10, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ

The Instrument’s Purpose

Whew. What a flute. What a paintbrush. What a keyboard! …Said no one awed in a concert, enjoying an art show, or mesmerized by a... Read more

Posted on February 3, 2017April 7, 2017 Book Reviews

Frustration, Faithfulness, and God’s Timing + CD Giveaway

One of the unique differences between Christian artists and the majority of other musicians is openness about the muse for music. Christian art is about... Read more

Posted on June 7, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith In ___ We Trust {Series} Word Studies

Word of the Week: Pleasing

A useful tool for getting ahead, building a great reputation, and driving yourself nuts, pleasing others is a temptation. Personally, I have been facing this... Read more

Posted on April 12, 2016April 10, 2017 Word Studies

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... Read more

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