We are first introduced to Lydia in Acts 16 as Paul encounters her in Philippi. Her name itself describes her character – that of nobility (Greek meaning). God preserves her name and story in the New Testament within a short 29 verses (Acts 16:11-40). We find later that this short account of Lydia led to …
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JOURNAL – WHY WE WRITE
Our team has been sharing on the topic of spiritual rhythms over the past few weeks. These are the practices that have provided accountability, comfort, growth, and deeper intimacy with God in our lives. Some of the topics are commanded in Scripture, while others are simply tools. Journaling is not a biblical command, it’s just …
THE SPIRITUAL RHYTHMS OF GOD – FINDING OUR WAY BACK TO THE GARDEN
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth…” Genesis 1:1 It’s often hard to imagine in our fallen world that there was a time when everything was perfect. The curse of sin had not yet brought about death and destruction, chaos and unrest. Instead, God’s creation was in perfect order in the …
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THE NIGHT I COULD HAVE DIED
*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 …
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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DISCIPLINE – Experiencing true freedom through sacrifice and obedience
In just a few short weeks, our globe will be captivated by the awe-inspiring athleticism of the world’s elite athletes. We will “ooh” and “ahh” at the strength, speed, agility, and grace exhibited across various forms of competition. Though these men and women come from various walks of life, representing different countries, cultures, and beliefs, …
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TRUST AND SACRIFICE
Brooke Fish I’m about to share a shocking revelation with you. Being a mom is NOT for the faint of heart. It is stinkin’ hard work, with no days off. Ever. And that is one of the very reasons I love August. Back to School, baby! Families everywhere prepare to send their children back …
DREAMS COME TRUE
Jenni Norsworthy In April of 2014, I turned 30 years old, and the idea of starting a family – which was something that I had put on the back burner for the first four years of our marriage – suddenly became something I could not stop obsessing over. Not only were my husband …
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