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Scriptures to Help Us Worship #BiteofBread

 David was one of God’s favorites. He wasn’t perfect. But God described him as a man after His own heart. Do I want to be called a woman after God’s own heart? Yes please. I’ll take two. Okay, one heart is all that is necessary, but how do I attain this– the characteristic that gave David this honor and favor with …

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The Peaceful Transition of Power

I cry every time I hear the Star Spangled Banner. From high school bands to military, there’s just something about it. My mouth quivers and eyes fill with tears threatening my composure. I don’t know if my emotions are stirred from  the echoes of fallen soldiers, or the immense pride I feel because I have known soldiers who fought for …

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Could You Use Some Strength? #WordWednesday

    Have you ever felt like you did not deserve to go to the throne of grace, like you weren’t good enough to be there? It’s a holy place–one you’d think only God and Jesus could attend, but the Bible says it’s a place of grace, and  that means acceptance and approval are waiting for us at God’s throne. (Because Jesus is there who understands …

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Attributes of God (Part 2) #BiteofBread

    You have taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and confidence we shall be strengthened: By Your Spirit lift us to Your presence, where we may be still and know that You are God. ~ from The Prayer for Quiet Confidence This week we continue studying God to better know Him, so that …

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Wholly Holy for Purpose #FridayFaith

He was minding his own business taking care of his father-in-law’s sheep. It was a simple life. A good life. Though this culture was drastically different from the one he grew up in, he liked this one. He was shy, not much of a speaker, in fact afraid to speak. And he had killed a man. That’s when he ran …

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