Bible. Faith. Life.
Bible. Faith. Life.
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A LONG time ago (when I was in college) two women came to the tiny Methodist church where I worked as a youth pastor, and they taught me how to worship. Their instruction would affect my life for years to come. The message was simple: “Worship God intentionally everyday in every mundane detail whether you feel like it or not.“ …
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“You will never know how important your role has been in that place.” A dear friend encouraged me with these words as I bemoaned my frustrations. Her words were kind. I appreciated them, though secretly I had my doubts, and I prayed that they be true one day. Deep down we do want to make a difference, don’t we? We …
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Are you a witness of God’s grace? Have you experienced His kindness when all seemed lost? Or when you deserved it the least? This is what Naomi and Ruth experienced this week in our journey through the book of Ruth. When Naomi’s family moved to Moab, their move wasn’t pleasing to God. Though we could justify this decision because of …
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What does God’s favor look like? Is it a life of ease and blessing? A beautiful house, great marriage, 2.5 children, and a white picket fence? Honestly, that’s usually where our American minds go, isn’t it? But God’s favor doesn’t always look like favor on the outside. Sometimes it does, but after studying the Bible for many years, I’ve noticed …
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Years ago, my husband and I asked a favor of a family member. We felt certain she would graciously say, “Sure!” But instead we received a shocking, flat, “No.” Stunned, my husband continued the conversation politely, but once the call was over, we sat in our living room in shock and disappointment. But it was such an unexpected answer, we …
