*Today’s story was shared with us by a fellow blogger, Grace. This will be part one of two that she has allowed us to share with you from her blog, The Adventures Ahead. It was pitch black out; the freeway was surprisingly empty. I was traveling home after a fun day visiting friends. A song …
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PRAYER – A direct line of communication with our Heavenly Father
Recently, friends of ours have shared specific prayers that they have prayed for my husband and me. Years ago, they prayed fervently and often for us to come to know Jesus and have a relationship with Him. They even wrote our names on the floor of our church, underneath the main worship center, crying out …
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HUMILITY – A powerful weapon in the hand of God
You may not think of humility as a weapon, but I would like to make the case that, in the hands of God, humility has the power to wield amazing strength in your life. Psalm 10:4 says, “In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room …
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BEAUTIFUL GRACE
Stephanie On June 13, 2012, I found myself alone in a McDonald’s bathroom stall staring at two pink lines. Two pink lines that other people pray for, cry out to the Lord for; and yet, here they were, right in front of me – single and 21 years old. I honestly don’t know what was …
REFLECTION – An opportunity to see God’s heart toward us and examine our heart toward Him
Over the past few years, reflection has become one of the most impactful forms of worship in my life. Shockingly, it’s not because I’m reflecting on how many amazing PB&J sandwiches I’ve made, or on how many diapers I’ve changed with one hand while doing the Itsy Bitsy Spider with the other hand just to …
CHAINED BY INSECURITY TO FREEDOM IN CHRIST
Rachel Elizabeth Harding Insecurity. This defined my life. I always felt too tall, too awkward, or too unattractive. These deep insecurities became painfully present when I began dating in high school. In order to receive male affection, I allowed myself to be used emotionally and physically. In those moments, I felt desired and wanted. Those …
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REPENTANCE: A HEART TURNED TOWARDS THE LORD
I think we like to believe that putting our faith in God is a one-and-done thing. We confess our sin, profess faith in Jesus, and have assurance that we will be with Him in heaven for eternity. Salvation is a simple transaction, yes, but the Bible also has a lot to say about the rest …
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A LIFE UNEXPECTED
Nicole Stickane Each new year typically symbolizes a fresh start and a new perspective. For our family, the year 2017 lived up to that expectation for our family, but in a way that was very different than we had ever expected. This is our story. On January 1st, we took our youngest child, Luke, to …
FASTING: FINDING SUPERIOR SATISFACTION IN GOD
“You, LORD, are all I have, and you give me all I need; my future is in your hands.” Psalm 16:5, Good News Translation Have you ever wondered why it is tradition to give something up for Lent? Or what that even means? The season of Lent provides an opportunity to empty ourselves of lesser …
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CLINGING TO CHRIST AFTER THE LOSS OF A SIBLING
Heather Margiotta I never thought my life story would include the death of my only sibling. It’s a story that I refused to accept and ignored for years because I didn’t want it to be my life story. Now, I can’t ignore it any longer because God has taken a dark and broken part of …
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