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Prayer isn't always about the words you say.
Posted on December 2, 2018September 14, 2018 My Faith Radio

Prayer Isn’t Always About Words

The Bible doesn’t give us one succinct definition of prayer. We read in various passages about people praying on their knees or standing up. Others... Read more

Posted on July 23, 2017July 19, 2017 Loving Others My Faith Radio

4 Things to Ask Yourself Before You Give That Advice

I had a problem. I called up a friend and in the midst of our chatting I determined to act on the words of Proverbs... Read more

Posted on May 2, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith The Word Works {Series}

His Word Works in Me- The Word Works Series

The final post in The Word Works Series! I’m so thankful! Over the past two months, some amazing, gracious guest bloggers have written to encourage,... Read more

Posted on April 19, 2016April 10, 2017 Word Studies

WordoftheWeek: In

Seriously? A word study on a preposition? Yes and more yes! Here’s why: “in” occurs twice in this verse: “But you, dear friends, by building... 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

Posted on April 11, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Guest Posts The Word Works {Series}

Memorizing the Mind of God- The Word Works Series

There’s always something to learn on Michele’s blog Living Our Days because Michele is a true learner. Writing frequent book reviews, commentary on Bible studies,... Read more

Posted on March 7, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Guest Posts The Word Works {Series}

Lessons from a Lobster- The Word Works Series!

Glad to have Niki and her candid, humorous storytelling kick off this series. Niki’s blog My Story, My God, is a brave place. There you’ll... Read more

Posted on February 29, 2016 Faith The Word Works {Series}

THE WORD WORKS

A simple “I love you” can take root in a person’s heart and change them. Hearing “I believe in you” or “you’re special” makes all... Read more

Posted on February 3, 2016 Faith Loving Others

Listening In Clarity

Sometimes I think we’re more accustomed to noise than we are to quiet. The loud must be important. We think that if it is said... 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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