“The Lord has done this for me,” she said. “In these days He has shown His favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.” Luke 1:25 Before reading the end of Zechariah and Elizabeth’s life story, one could easily think: This couple was all but forgotten by God. But the years they longed for
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How to Embrace the Uncertainty of Life’s New Beginnings
“You have your heads in your Bibles constantly because you think you’ll find eternal life there. But you miss the forest for the trees. These Scriptures are all about me! And here I am, standing right before you, and you aren’t willing to receive from me the life you say you want.” John 5:39-40 (MSG) By: Allison Cain One
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How to Look Beyond the Brokenness to Find Beauty
Broken Shells “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” – Hebrews 11:1 By: Amanda Daniels I enjoy collecting seashells. For years, I have scoured the shore like a child dressed in a pirate costume with a wry grin on my face and a bucket in
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What Will They Think?
“When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.” by: Lisa Grimes After God redirected Joseph’s steps concerning his plans with Mary, I wonder if Joseph may have been tempted to believe that God didn’t have his best interests in mind. God
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Parenting
4 Ways to Combat Our Fears as Our Children Move On
May the God who has been my shepherd all my life, to this very day, the Angel who has redeemed me from all harm— may he bless [and protect my children] these boys. Genesis 48:15-16 This past year, I became an empty nester. I know it’s cliché, but I blinked, and it was over. My
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How to Have Faith When You Don’t Know Where He is Leading
Your Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. John 1:1-2 (Emphasis mine) “I am the light of the world.” John 9:5 The world might seem dark and uncertain,
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Christmas
God Chooses Ordinary People for His Great Purposes
“Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise…” 1 Cor. 1:26-27 I love studying small sections of the Christmas story. While
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Lifestyle
Socialism: What Scripture Has to Say and Why Believers Should Care
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.” Matthew 5:6 Our country’s direction is of great concern to me as I expect it may be to you as well. There is no shortage of controversy among our current events, and in turn, these happenings often create unpopular subjects of
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When You Watch/Read Current Events
3 Ways to Deal with the Changing World Do not fret because of evil me or be envious of those who do wrong… Psalm 37:1 When we have strong emotions about lawlessness, injustice, division that’s constantly stirred and wickedness that seems to be ever-increasing, the Bible is a great place to turn. Approach watching the news