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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

Where Love and freedom meet
Posted on September 24, 2017September 20, 2017 Loving Others

Where Love and Freedom Meet

Love and freedom are inextricably connected. That’s the way God designed it, and the implications are many:  Because He loved us, we are free “The... 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 June 4, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith In ___ We Trust {Series}

In Acceptance We Trust

{The fourth installment in the In ____We Trust Series}  Acceptance plays an important role in our self-worth and our reception of love. Without acceptance, it’s... Read more

Posted on February 17, 2016 Faith Loving Others

The Kindness Kind of Fruit

Among the many fruits listed in Galatian 5:22, kindness is one that often seems to be overlooked. Patience? We’re glad to pray for more of... Read more

Posted on October 1, 2015 Faith Loving Others

Love Others

photo from: everydaywild.com Love your neighbor as yourself. This, we know well, is the second greatest commandment: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart... Read more

Posted on September 25, 2015 Faith Loving Others

When Communicating Seems Impossible

Photo from: stevemehta.com Marriage is a place in which we learn just how difficult the basics of communication really are. I’ve learned in my marriage that... Read more

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