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Apr 13, 2022 18:30pm

He Equips the Called

I can’t remember if I told you this, but I have a horrible memory. My husband and I can be […]

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Apr 12, 2022 18:30pm

Giving Back

The feeling of that twenty-dollar bill in my hand was like none other. I never had money. Especially not $20. […]

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Apr 12, 2022 18:00pm

Faith TALK: Why Do Bad Things Happen?

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “We know that in everything God […]

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Apr 11, 2022 18:30pm

The Transforming Power of God

I couldn’t get enough. I wanted to spend every waking hour with him. To learn about who he was, where […]

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Apr 08, 2022 18:30pm

A Second Chance

In college, I had a professor who gave us a test. We had ample amount of time to study for […]

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Apr 07, 2022 18:30pm

Friend of God

We’ve been studying on Wednesday nights about friends. Some tough questions are asked that really make us search our own […]

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Apr 07, 2022 08:00am

Be Ready For Surprise Visits

Avoid the religious thinking of today’s world and set your heart on Jesus, allowing your thoughts be his thoughts.

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Apr 06, 2022 18:30pm

Stiff Necks

You know it’s going to be a tough day when you wake up with a crick in your neck. It’s […]

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Apr 06, 2022 08:00am

Your Social Media Influence

You may not like it, Christian, but as a believer you have some kind of influence, so what does that look like?

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Apr 05, 2022 18:30pm

Who is the Captain of Your Life?

A maritime tradition states that it is the responsibility of the captain of the vessel to ensure each member of […]

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Apr 05, 2022 18:00pm

Faith TALK: Why Do We Make Bad Choices?

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “Christ gives me the strength to […]

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Apr 05, 2022 08:00am

Increasing the Size of Your Map

Everything Jesus did as God was about intentionally seeking and saving the lost.

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Apr 04, 2022 18:30pm

Would You Rather

Mustard or mayo? Chocolate or Vanilla? Mountains or beach? Winter or summer? Day in and day out, my MASH group […]

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Apr 04, 2022 08:00am

What Defines Your Winning Season?

No one wants to lose, but what does a victorious life really mean to you?

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Apr 03, 2022 08:00am

Don’t Forget the Cross

The true celebration of Easter begins with a heart that is fully surrendered to God’s will.

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Apr 02, 2022 08:00am

Easter Requires a Decision

As we consider Jesus’ birth, death, and resurrection, prayerfully read and soak in the Gospel accounts until they renew your mind.

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Apr 01, 2022 18:30pm

The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree

Have you ever been guilty of something? Yeah, me neither. It’s definitely always someone else’s fault…not mine. The time my […]

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Apr 01, 2022 08:00am

More Than a Plot of Dirt

Everything on this earth is temporary, but our true, eternal hope is in a kingdom where God sits on his holy throne.

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Mar 31, 2022 18:30pm

Designed to Go

A dear friend of mine and her daughter, who are two of the most awesome people ever, packed up and […]

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Mar 31, 2022 08:00am

Removing the Veil Through His Blood

What once was a heavy barrier between God and man is now a symbol of the depth of Jesus’ love for mankind.

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Mar 30, 2022 18:30pm

The Ultimate Sacrifice

A girl received a brand-new sports car from her dad on her 18th birthday. It was beautiful! Bright red with […]

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Mar 30, 2022 08:00am

What Can You Make With Lemons?

God gives us opportunities to love and serve people, but what about when we’re at rock bottom and can’t go on?

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Mar 29, 2022 18:30pm

Our Talents for His Glory

When I was in the 6th grade, my dad found an old typewriter. It was really, really old. The kind […]

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Mar 29, 2022 18:00pm

Faith TALK: Why Do I Need to Guard What I See and Hear?

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: Brothers and sisters, continue to think […]

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Mar 28, 2022 18:30pm

The Torn Veil

Traditionally, a bride, adorned in her white wedding gown, would have a veil covering her face as she walked down […]

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Mar 28, 2022 08:00am

What I’ve Learned From a Lifetime of Ministry

Ministry life has often been difficult and heartbreaking, but God has shown me some irrefutable truths.

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Mar 27, 2022 08:00am

What Can A Child Teach Adults?

When Jesus rebuked his disciples for shooing away the little children, he taught a countercultural lesson.

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Mar 26, 2022 08:00am

Are You Headed Toward or Away From Him?

We must have the mind of Christ to reject the things of this world.

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Mar 25, 2022 18:30pm

Shine Your Light

I’ve always been afraid of the dark. I’ll turn the light off in the room only to run and jump […]

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Mar 25, 2022 08:00am

The Commercial of Our Lives

As an image bearer of Christ, what does the billboard of your life say about the God you serve?

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Mar 24, 2022 18:30pm

A Seat at the Table

The table. It’s a place where families gather to share a meal and talk about their day. It’s the spot […]

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Mar 24, 2022 08:00am

Let’s Just Be Honest

It you’re a child of God, there should be no guilt, shame, or condemnation for having human emotions. Take them all to Him.

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Mar 23, 2022 18:30pm

Created for a Purpose

What is your favorite invention? Microwave? Flashlight? Yeti cup? Sunscreen? Computer? Air conditioner? There are a gazillion things I love […]

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Mar 23, 2022 08:00am

One of Those Things On the “I Can’t Do This” List

How does a Christian family deal with the pain, anger, and disappointment of teen pregnancy?

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Mar 22, 2022 18:30pm

Cheerful Giver

After church on Sundays, my niece and I would get to hang out. I would tell her she had $10 […]

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Mar 22, 2022 18:00pm

Faith TALK: Why Did God Make Me This Way?

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: I will praise You because I […]

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Mar 21, 2022 18:30pm

Called to Teach

Teaching is a higher calling, wouldn’t you agree? I think every parent who has been thrown into the world of […]

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Mar 21, 2022 08:00am

How’s Your Soul?

To persevere as believers, we must pay attention to the health of our souls.

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Mar 20, 2022 08:00am

How’s Your I-Sight?

If you’re not allowing Jesus to guide your path, you will not see the people he wants you to reach.

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Mar 19, 2022 08:00am

Understanding the Enemy

God protects us from harm and guides our understanding.

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Mar 18, 2022 18:30pm

Indescribable Beauty

It’s hard to capture into words what the eyes behold and the heart feels. I’ve seen some beautiful things in […]

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Mar 18, 2022 08:00am

New Standards Don’t Honor God

Yes, God’s love is without condition, but His standard are higher than the world’s.

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Mar 17, 2022 18:30pm

Commitment and Covenant

Next week, my husband and I will celebrate 8 years of marriage. It seems so much longer, and yet at […]

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Mar 17, 2022 08:00am

When Winning Really Means Losing

Jesus taught some countercultural things, like what winning and losing really mean.

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Mar 16, 2022 18:30pm

All Nations

We booked a cab ride into Hopkins from our hotel in Belize. It was the closest town so we thought […]

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Mar 16, 2022 08:00am

A Sad Substitute For the Real Thing

As we attempt to do life apart from God, let’s not forget that only God is the real deal and without substitute.

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Mar 15, 2022 18:30pm

The Big Picture

When I finally saw the image within the words, I couldn’t unsee it. Do you know what I’m talking about? […]

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Mar 15, 2022 18:00pm

Faith TALK: Overcoming with God’s Word

(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “Lord, help me be on my […]

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Mar 15, 2022 08:00am

What Super Bowl Commercials Reveal About Culture

The world says there’s a new way to abundant life, but God says only He makes all things new.

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Mar 14, 2022 18:30pm

Falsely Accused

In the movie The Green Mile, John Coffey is in prison for a crime he did not commit. Why? Because […]

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