On a typical evening, like most neighborhoods, ours is relatively dark. Sparsely spaced streetlights and occasional porch lights provide minimal visibility. Come Christmastime, however, all that changes. Light is everywhere! Some people decorate their houses tastefully. Others look like something ...
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The Christian Life
Meaningful Quiet Times, Consistent Bible Study, Praying with Purpose— these deepen our relationship with God. The Christian life is where we walk it all out. When God's Word changes us, we treat others differently. We love more sincerely. We forgive more readily. We move to meet needs more quickly. As a result, the world sees Jesus in action. How will others know that a relationship with God makes a difference, if they don’t see it?
In these posts you’ll find encouragement as you wrestle with brokenness, forgiveness, struggles, and suffering. You’ll be challenged as you grow in godly character and spiritual intimacy. And you'll find hope. Many posts show my spiritual growth in the Christian life as a mom of teenagers. (Can you relate?)
When You Need New Glasses
A few mornings ago I was reading through my quiet time material, and I realized that I need new glasses. The ones I'm wearing are over two years old. The scratches and smudges distort the lights when I'm driving at night. Sometimes it feels like I'm looking through a star filter on my camera. If you ...
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Chosen ON Purpose, FOR A Purpose
We don’t make choices accidentally. Sure, accidents happen. But when we make a choice, we do so on purpose for a purpose. We choose for a specific reason. Likewise, we were chosen by God for a specific purpose.
When I go to the grocery store, I choose everything I put in my basket. (No, the Blue ...
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An Invitation to Worship
When I think of the word worship, my first thought is music. Oh, how I love music. There are so many varieties to love! To me, music is the language of the heart. The right song at the right time can change everything. Music can calm an angry spirit. It can lift a sad one. Music can get us moving in ...
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An Invitation to Radical Intimacy with God
Intimacy. To be completely known, accepted, and loved. It's one of our most basic needs. No matter what else is going on in our lives, we need to know that someone knows us. All about us. Even the worst aspects of our nature. Yet still loves us. Generally speaking, friends like that are hard to come ...
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Finishing What God Gives Us To Do
Yesterday I ran. I ran what used to be my daily 3.1-mile loop. I used to think that wasn’t a big deal. But yesterday was different. I hadn't run that distance in several years.
I didn’t grow up being physically active. I hated the heat. Hated sweat. Hated being outside. How in the world did I ...
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At Home in God’s House
How often do you welcome guests with the following words: Come in! Make yourself at home!
When we say those words, what we mean is …
My home is your home.
I want you to feel as comfortable here as you do in your own home.
Take off your shoes, if you want. Put your feet on my couch!
Help ...
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When I Sin On Purpose
This summer God wooed me to a study of some of the most treasured promises found in Scripture. This one was especially meaningful for me. It came when I needed to know and understand God's forgiveness.
"Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they ...
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