I’ve mentioned in other posts that I like to start every day with study, reading Scripture, and prayer. The quiet morning before kids, spouse, and dogs are awake is precious to me. It’s during this time that I’m most in touch with the needs I want to present to God, …
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Introduction I love this season of the year. For me it’s a season of beauty as the world resets and we prepare for the new life of spring. With the season of busyness (Christmas and New Years) behind me I get to focus on what’s ahead. The new year holds …
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What is Advent? Advent is a season of waiting with joyful expectation. Advent means “coming” or “arrival.” Yes, it’s a holiday season of cookies, ornaments, gifts, and family (and my favorite time of year!). But it’s also a season of knowing that Jesus is coming, and being excited for that …
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The Trouble with Gossip “Did you hear that Suzette is leaving her husband?” one woman asks her friend. Later in the day this same woman says to her prayer partner, “Let’s be sure we pray for Suzette. She’s leaving her husband, you know…?” Both statements qualify as gossip. One is …
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In a world where social media is a powerful tool, sharing your faith on Instagram, TikTok, and other social media platforms has become a natural part of expressing who you are. Your bio helps you make a connection with your audience right from the start, so you want them to …
Temptation Most of us hate it. Whether we are tempted by yummy cake, a second drink, or the handsome guy in the office next door, we are all tempted by something. And we don’t want to be. I want to eat healthy, yet cake. I want to stop at one …
Life of Moses Perhaps you are familiar with Moses. He may be best known for being the one who led the Israelites through the Red Sea. I recently finished a Bible study on the life of Moses and something struck me that I’ve never realized. Before I get to that, …
My daily routine The alarm wakes me with the sound of birds chirping. I roll over and click ‘stop’ on my iPad alarm. I stretch, say a prayer for guidance and strength in my day, then get up and make the bed. I take care of my personal needs, get …
I’ve been waiting I’ve been praying for a specific change in my life for a few years now. I feel it coming but God keeps telling me to wait. And wait. I see the value in it – I really do. I was ready to take charge when Covid hit …
In the first part of this series, we talked about how God calls us from one path to another. That’s not the only kind of calling. God also calls us to Him to learn from Him. We are called to learn from God, about God. All of His callings require …