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What it Means to be a New Creation in Christ

    When my kids were toddlers, the first word out of their sweet little mouths (besides “I love my wonderful mama!” wink-wink) was a word that baffled me. I never said it to them (I don’t think). It just floated out of those babies’ lips. They’d grab a toy out of another child’s hands and claim possession whether it …

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When You Can’t See the Stars

  attribution: Photo taken by Kim M. Andrist   The horizon glowed as I drove home tonight. You know, that outline of soft orange  fading to pink into a slate blue canvas that only October skies boast? No moon was present nor any stars, but I had no reason to doubt their appearance once the sun finished his performance. I …

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Bite of Bread: Extreme Faith

F- Future A- Acceptance I-Involving T-Trust H-Hope Scripture promises that God blesses faith. We’re told that Abraham was considered righteous because of his faith (Romans 4:22). We’re also promised that all who believe in Jesus will be saved. (John 3:16) Faith is essential. It’s on my mind tonight because I’ve been writing my “Acknowledgement” page for A Mary Like Me, and it’s …

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If Only I Had Something to Wear

(Feel free to share this image. I made it for you! These were dresses in a storefront in Tel-Aviv.)   Pray with me? “Dear Lord, some of us forget that you have given us beautiful spiritual garments of salvation, and they are sparkly and shiny. We continue to wear our old, struggling, torn and tattered clothes. Help us stand on …

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Fear Holds Us Hostage

“I’m afraid to drive around here–I get lost!” a good friend told me the other day. “I have directions written down, and I try to follow them, but sometimes I’m so focused on reading the directions, I totally drive right past where I’m trying to go, and then I don’t know where to go.” she continued. The streets in her …

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