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Genetic Cleanliness
I’ve been reading through Genesis, and I came to the part where Esau and Jacob had their altercations. Every time I’ve read this I’ve always thought it’s so interesting that God would allow Esau to have everything stolen from him. Then Jacob be blessed. There are a few things that I noticed this time I…
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Overcoming sin is part of the journey….
Overcoming sin is difficult at best….. but never impossible. It takes discipline that is learned and strength that is earned. The scriptures tell us about many of Gods favorite people. None of which were sinless. They built this resistance to sin. And when they failed the consequences they had to endure were terrible. The stories…
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Stepping up and Stepping out.
God is calling me to fulfill the vision He granted me many years ago. Up to this point, I have lacked the self-discipline and courage to put into practice the habits and steps necessary for stepping into this abundant life. I stand here so uncomfortable. Nauseous really. Feeling bare where He stripped away so many…
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Are you struggling to read your Bible?
Is reading through the bible difficult or is it a lower priority than we want to admit? As a wife and stay at home momma who also works from home. I understand how easy it is to put off reading indefinitely. I have gone weeks without opening my bible saying “I’ll do it tonight”. I…
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A word for those who grew up in legalistic religion and ran from it.
They fought to keep their children pure and holy with the belts and the threats. They focused so heavily on perfect superior behavior that they didn’t have energy left to care for the inner person of each child. Daughters fearfully covered more and more. Embodied perfect submission. Denied themselves the right to feel, think, or…
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We are heard
Growing up I always knew God could hear me. Some of my earliest memories I am praying. There were times in my teens I was convinced God wouldn’t want to hear from me. That I was too dirty and unworthy to be acknowledge by such a Holy and Sovereign God, but I found my way…
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Baptism
Oh, how precious to be baptized. To share with all that you have met Christ and the Holy Spirit. 1 Timothy 2:3-4 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.