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God Refines Us Through Suffering
God refines us through suffering…and we often think “big” at the mention. Martyrs. Missionaries. Losing something large for the cause of Christ. But sometimes it’s not in the eye-popping, “wow” things, but rather the littles and every day situations where God refines us in His righteous ways. You Might Like This The blog’s still on…
Top Christian Podcasts to Encourage You
What top Christian podcasts fancy your ears? Perhaps a series or a single episode grabs you good? Maybe your favorites fall on the below list? Or maybe not… Go ahead, run to the comments section and add your favs. We’re eagerly waiting. 😉 Facebook friends and family recently chimed in with their favorite podcasts when…
Feeling Left Out? This Is Where You Belong
Feeling left out? Wondering where you belong? Safe to say most of us have found ourselves playing the part of the outsider at one point or another. As Christians, we hold hope in our citizenship in the household of God. So when the feelings rumble, let truth roar. Welcome to this month’s second memory verse…
Are You Praying These Powerful Prayers Over Your Kids?
Do you offer powerful prayers over your kids? When set before the Almighty, rest assured. Prayer remains a mighty weapon in the battle against evil. But what if we flounder? Sometimes I find myself groping in the dark for words, direction, or Scripture. I simply don’t know what to pray. Prayer books (books containing prayers…
Feeling Abandoned or Ignored? Hope Found Here
Feeling Abandoned or Ignored? Are you feeling abandoned or ignored? Where do you find hope? Sometimes feelings sway us to feel forgotten, left alone, abandoned, or even ignored. And sometimes we set the blame with God. Other times, it lands solidly on mankind. The fleeting feeling of being alone festers within us. We may even…
Stephen’s Powerful Witness
A special welcome to guest writer Misty Phillip as she helps us encounter and be encouraged by Stephen’s powerful witness. After being filled with the Holy Spirit, Christians were called to be witnesses of the gospel message and spread the good news throughout the world. The word “witnesses” in Greek is μάρτυρες, martyrs, which is where…
Do You Self-Punish? Grab This Gigantic Piece of Truth
Do You Self-Punish? Grab this Gigantic Piece of Truth The accuser attempts to sabotage our faith–our future with the King of kings–through smeared accusations. And sometimes we self-punish in support of this effort. I’ll be honest, it’s easy to “beat myself up” mentally when I fall short in a situation. It causes an internal ruckus….
Believe: a Bible study { Week 4 of 4 }
Welcome to Believe: a Bible study, week 4! Our final Zoom video call for Believe: a Bible study occurs this THURSDAY, May 16, 2019 at 7pm, central. And YOU’RE INVITED. It’s not too late, as each week flows well by itself or with the power of the other three studies. (It’s easy enough to go…
