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Fighting Words for the Spiritual Battle

In the Spirit World Freckles are sprinkled across her nose, and two pigtails braided loosely are woven messy. Her helmet is too big. And her sword is covered in fingerprints. Her tutu is tattered, and her skin peeks out from a hole in her tights. But this ballerina is a warrior. The enemy slithers to her side hissing his favorite …

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Hope for 2019 (Bible Reading Plan)

Hope in my Resolutions Are you a New Year’s resolution or a “word” person? Some people choose a word to focus on throughout the year; one they believe God has especially for them while others list the things they plan to do to improve their life. I’m both. Can’t help it. I’m a conformist. I see the beauty of both …

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The Night the Lamb of God was Born

Have you ever wondered how the shepherds found the baby Jesus? I’ve always pictured the star shining on the stable like a spotlight, but there’s so much more to the way the shepherds found Jesus. The answer is found in the angel’s announcement. God didn’t simply desire creation to witness His Son’s birth; there was significance to the place where …

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Are You Expecting Grace or Something Else?

  We try so hard, don’t we? We want Christmas to be perfect. Perfect gifts for everyone. The prettiest decorations. The perfect Christmas tree. . . If you are feeling stressed trying to make it the best Christmas ever, stop for a moment. Give yourself some GRACE. It’s one of my favorite subjects, yet it’s something I have to remind …

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