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In the Midst of Advent by Tara Randel

We are in the midst of Advent. A time of anticipation. A celebration knowing that Jesus will soon come. Imagine how Mary must have felt when we she found out she was greatly favored by God. That she would carry … Continue reading

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Prayer and the 72-Hour Rule by Vicki Hinze

  This question comes in all the time, so it is time for a bit of discussion…  How do we stay above the fray of false accusations and attempts to deceive?  I don’t know it all.  I can share my … Continue reading

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A Fabulous 2025 by Tara Randel

I can’t believe it’s another new year! Everyone says time passes quickly, but the last month sure flew by. After celebrating the holidays and just returning from a camping trip to usher in the new year, I have a few … Continue reading

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In All Circumstances by James R. Coggins

In the Bible book named after him, James talks a lot about dealing with suffering, but not all of life is hard. James concludes his letter with an exhortation to make God central in all parts of our lives (James … Continue reading

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Hurricane Times Two by Tara Randel

I’m just going to state the obvious right off the bat. Two devastating hurricanes back-to-back is no fun. First Helene decimated the coastal areas not far from my home. The flooding was significant. I have friends who have lost their … Continue reading

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Finding Godly Friends by Nancy J. Farrier

A friend. Don’t we all need one at times? Someone who will be there for us and love us despite all our prickly parts. So, where do we find them? Often when we become a Christian, the friends we once … Continue reading

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The Shaking by Julie Arduini

Every so often across social media I would use an image like this and ask if anyone had any prayer needs. I noted I would be happy to pray. I probably did this for years, my guess between 2016 and … Continue reading

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A Worldly Pursuit of God? By James R. Coggins

If the duty of human beings is to know God, we know we must spend much time in prayer, contemplation, and Bible study. In order to devote their full time to this pursuit, some have become monks. On the other … Continue reading

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Fighting for Your Valuables by Julie Arduini

A couple weeks ago I took time off from posting to prayerfully press in on some things. When I felt it was time to put into play what I received, this heaven-sent object lesson still resonates. It is so powerful … Continue reading

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Peter’s Faith by James R. Coggins

Acts 19 tells the wonderful story of Peter, imprisoned by King Herod and facing death, being miraculously rescued by an angel. Peter followed the angel out of the prison, but “he had no idea that what the angel was doing … Continue reading

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Santa Jesus by James R. Coggins

He asked Santa Claus for a puppy. When he didn’t get it, he stopped believing in Santa Claus. She prayed for a bicycle. When she didn’t get it, she stopped believing in God. When the church encourages non-Christians to believe … Continue reading

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On My Knees by Tara Randel

There’s so much going on in the world today, not just in our everyday life, but in the bigger picture. It can be a time when we feel helpless or overwhelmed. How do we deal with the cares of the … Continue reading

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Dirty Jesus by Julie Arduini

A few years ago I listened to a series by Elevation Church lead pastor, Steven Furtick. It was called “Hippy Jesus” and he walked everyone through the myths out there concerning Jesus, and the truth. Many see Jesus as a … Continue reading

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The Real Apple by Julie Arduini

I’ve blogged here long enough that it wouldn’t surprise me if I’ve tackled this subject before. It came up again recently, and it certainly isn’t a theme I’ve mastered. I thought I’d share in case it encourages you. Not long … Continue reading

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Book Review by Julie Arduini

Do you sometimes feel as though your body is a problem to solve? Discover how to make it part of the solution instead. It’s now known that the emotional and relational pain we’ve lived through has a profound negative physical effect … Continue reading

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