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What is the Helmet of Salvation? (Giveaway Today!)

I see her clearly. She’s not very tall. Her Laura Ingall’s braids are tucked behind her ears, and it is evident that one day she will need braces. Freckles kiss her face as she lifts her head toward the sky. She’s dressed in a pink tutu, white tights, and worn toe-shoes. And on top of her head is a camouflaged kevlar, …

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God's kindness, Word Study

Do You Have a Hard Time Believing God Loves You?: Psalm 63:3/ Chesed

  Love. It’s a word that stirs up different images and feelings for each of us. A word defined by culture. I think our grandparents or great-grandparents would define it differently than we. For me, the word “love” evokes a warm feeling in my heart. Security, acceptance, provision, and desire. To be loved is to be desired. Is this what …

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Bite of Bread Bible Reading Plan: Waiting On God and Contest Giveaway

It seems many of us are waiting on God. Waiting for healing. Waiting for purpose. Waiting on answered prayers to fill the hole inside. Waiting… Waiting… on Him. If you are one of the wait-ers, I pray these scriptures this week will encourage and bless your waiting heart. Grab your journal. Light a candle. Pour some coffee.     I’m …

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How to Run this Life Race Without Comparing Yourself to Others

  “…and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross…” ~Hebrews 12:1-2   I used to be a runner.   Until I turned 43. There are 80 year olds running marathons, but my …

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