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Posted on June 18, 2019June 13, 2019 Faith

What We Are At The Mercy Of

The superhero show started out as expected. A tragic accident preceded the acquisition of superpowers. With the help of a lovable team, the superhero realized... Read more

Review of the excellent Bible study He is Enough
Posted on August 5, 2018July 27, 2018 Book Reviews

Exceeding Limits

“Well that’s enough of that,” I’d smile and say to the sweet toddler I was watching after he guzzled a glass of apple juice but... Read more

Posted on July 30, 2017July 29, 2017 Growing in Christ

2 Good Reasons to Trade In Self-Esteem

I have a few qualms with the simplified self-esteem mantra “you are enough.” Mostly because the statement raises more questions than it answers. What are... Read more

Posted on January 22, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ

When Your Manna Tastes Bland

Last year, I had my wisdom teeth removed *gag.* The surgery went well, but there were complications during my recovery. I’ll spare you the gory... Read more

Posted on October 23, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ Sin Lies {Series}

Lie 4: Sin Can Be Conquered by Effort

(A series on lies sin tells us to tempt us and trick us. Submit by October 30th if you want to be featured in a... Read more

Posted on June 14, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith In ___ We Trust {Series} Word Studies

Word of the Week: Daily Bread

“Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.” –Proverbs 30:8 Literally, the end... Read more

Posted on March 14, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Guest Posts The Word Works {Series}

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not- The Word Works Series!

You know the friend who always answers “how are you?” honestly but non-intrusively? That’s how Jeanne writes. Her blog, Where Faith and Grace Hold Hands,... Read more

Posted on February 25, 2016 Faith Growing in Christ Loving Others

What If My Best…

What if my best is simple? More than a writer, I’m a thinker. My brain is constantly active- digging, absorbing, sorting, putting together, observing, etc.... Read more

Posted on December 23, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

23. BEHOLD: The Abundance

How many lights have you seen in the past few weeks? How many cookies have you eaten? Are there people in your life that you’ve... Read more

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