Why wait till New Year's Day for your new beginning? Advent is the beginning of the Christian Year. New beginnings, fresh start, clean slate—this is what the coming of Jesus to the world means. And the coming of Jesus to the world is about the coming of Jesus to the human heart, which brings new ...
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In Christ, We Find God’s Best in the Mess
Last Monday, we finished the final chapter of Ashley Linne's Bible study, Inseparable: Who I Am, Was, and Will Be in Christ. I don't have a video for you today, just some final thoughts.
We live in a world filled with chaos. Last week, we saw terrorism strike at the heart of France. And that sort ...
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Worry-free Weekend
Lately, I have had overloaded days and an overloaded heart. I drag those worries from one day to the next, like a too-heavy kitchen trash bag—leaking, funky, heavy. So this is me, preaching to myself. An Rx for a worry-free weekend [tweetthis]An Rx for a worry-free weekend...[/tweetthis]:
Today, ...
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Three Word Wednesday: Not Unto Death
When the phone rang, I thought it was my parents, calling to wish Joshie Boy a happy 7th birthday. Our little family was gathered around the table, laughing and soaking up this golden moment. We were at the end of a long, hard health season for my husband.
It was Momma on the other end of the ...
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Inseparable: Lesson 11 – In Christ, You are…Royalty Crowned
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood,
a holy nation, a people for his own possession,
that you may proclaim the excellencies of him
who called you out of darkness
into his marvelous light
1 Peter 2:9, ESV
In Christ, You are...
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Knowing Christ: Where’s My New Life?
On Sunday, one of our elders prayed for the congregation. His prayer was so eloquent and true that I asked him if I could share it here. He was very modest, not wanting to be identified, but he willingly shared. Here is an excerpt of his prayer:
I want to know Christ—yes,
to know the power of ...
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