Despite the ominous clouds overhead, most people at the neighborhood picnic were talking in little groups, everyone wearing name tags. I dodged the happy groups and headed straight for the couple sitting in camp chairs far back from the activity. “Hey, I’m Janet,” I said, “thank you for coming! I’m at 6600 down the road. […]
A devotion about how God showed up during a hard time. I hugged my five-year-old goodbye. His eyes wouldn’t meet mine and I knew what that meant: He was trying not to cry. “I know exactly where you are, and I can find you if I need to. Try to have fun. Remember, you can
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Find peace, purpose, and living your priorities – and a lot of fun – by doing Sabbath God’s way. In 10 Principles of Sunday Rest, you’ll learn: What Sabbath is (the heart of Sabbath) And what it isn’t (misconceptions) How to plan your ideal Sabbath Practical ideas to get cleaning, laundry and cooking done so
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For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, through perseverance we wait eagerly for it. Romans 8:24-25 NASB I knew this evening would be different when Jimmy, my Bible study leader, waved me and the other group
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I have this peculiar reaction on the morning after Halloween: nostalgia mixed with dread. It’s the sense that while I’m already starting to plan for Thanksgiving and Christmas, I’ll miss out on something fundamental, something sacred. FOMO, nutcracker style. This year I pulled out my sprig of holly and decided to spear that negative Nancy
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Are you tired? Not just “I need a nap” tired, but that exhaustion that seeps more into the soul and wears grooves in the heart? I am. But I’ve been arguing with myself about it, saying words to myself like “You’re home with kids. Commuting and working are so much harder. What do you have
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The man who had it all was on the run. The hunter hot on his heels barely gave him time to pause for breath. If the man was caught, the hunter would eat him alive. The man had a few friends to hide amongst, but he should’ve had more. How many times had this person
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Announcements went out. The news was everywhere. A new king would be crowned and the world was invited to pay homage and celebrate with the chosen one. He would rule with strength, fairness, and love; grace would wrap him like a mane. All who loved righteousness gathered with one heart to rejoice. A king of
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Series: Change your life in a journey through Psalms This is the first post of what I hope will be a journey through the whole book of Psalms. Big task. So I’m starting at the very beginning. Join me? Part 1: Standing Alone If you want to know God, you may have to get used
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Your weekly reflective question to help you seek God, the source of all good things. At the end of the post, grab your free Bible verse art print. You can also sign up to receive posts like these in the subscribe box below this post. From my dusty 10th floor balcony I could glimpse the
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