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6 Ways to Fill a Thirsty Soul

  I like summertime because the heat causes me to want to drink more water. I’ve never been good at keeping hydrated with that clear, tasteless stuff. But I’m learning to appreciate it more and more as I get older and wiser, and I really enjoy it when I’m thirsty. Nothing quenches my thirst like water. So, it’s good for …

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Bite of Bread: How to Praise God in the Desert

    Psalm 63 is one of my favorites. It was written by David when he was running from King Saul in the Desert of Judah. I’ve had the blessing of walking through that desert twice in a place called En Gedi where David hid from Saul (1Samuel 23:29). The picture above was taken there, and the animal is called an …

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Bite of Bread: I AM (Preparing our hearts for Easter)

  For as long as I can remember, Easter has been my favorite celebration. I’m not sure if, as a young girl, it was the beauty of spring, blossoms on the trees, warmer weather, and landscapes colored like the Easter eggs in  my basket, or the new dress and shoes my mom bought me every year that made me love …

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How We Get the Fruits of the Spirit

  Oh my gosh. When my kids were young, and I was home with them All. The. Time. And we had days that were good and days that were BAD, and even minutes in between, I memorized Galatians 5:22 because the VERY last fruit of the Spirit is self-control. So, whenever the little angels pushed my buttons and threatened my …

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How Do We Hear God? Video

  Silence. That’s all I could hear. But I was desperate. I wanted my ears to burn or my heart–whichever would give me the sign that He was speaking. I needed some proof that God would give me direction. I know on my own, I might get lost–go the wrong way. Make the wrong decision. There are steps we can …

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