When demands are made from those who should be patiently and gently walking through hardship with us, it only adds weight to the gospel instead of bringing relief. ...
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In a portion of Scripture that is often synonymous with lists of dos and don’ts, the Lord reminded me of His character and the big picture....
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Just as I think I’m getting older and humility is growing in more abundance than pride, the Lord takes me down another avenue in my heart where another variety of pride is found....
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As I re-read each Bible story, it becomes clear that these stories are the exceptions in life. It’s not an everyday occurrence to see the Red Sea parted, be hunted by a desperate king, to be sold into slavery by your brothers, or to become pregnant while remaining a virgin....
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Are we persevering out of stubbornness and pride, losing our motivation even as we grasp more tightly to the goal? Or are we keeping our eyes fixed on the Father, drawing on His strength as we take each step, heeding His instruction through every twist and turn of the road...
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It encourages me, that if Jesus could set aside being God and take on a form of a servant, trusting God with the outcome, then I too need to set aside my own desires and goals and let God have His sovereign work....
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Life isn’t always easy. As Christians, we have hope that can only be found through our faith in God. As powerful as that is, we can lose sight of it because we’re focused on putting up a good front....
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I will not let myself become stressed. So what if the holiday is not perfect? Do other people even share my idea of perfection? As long as we are all getting along, sharing laughter, and making memories, it will be a merry Christmas....
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Somehow, we got our homeschooling done, our cookies baked, a little nesting handled in the house, and a new member welcomed into the family....
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When we are in the midst of the busyness, it is often easy to forget that we have the tools we need to find that moment of peace. We simply need to take the moment to pull away from the chaos and intentionally establish a focus....
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