I am sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy. (1 Corinthians 1:2) That is an incredible blessing and a wonderful responsibility at the same time. That is a “God has done it, now you live it” statement! To be sanctified means to be made holy and set apart…
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A mother’s joy
A mother is her child’s biggest supporter. She is always ready to cheer for their successes, big and small. She treasures the stick-figure drawings made by their little hands. She applauds at all their performances. She lifts them up in prayer through every journey and she smiles at every accomplishment.…
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God reaches down to redeem
When someone you love dearly wanders away from God, it is heartbreaking. You watch them believe more and more of the defeating lies of the devil and you do your best to speak the truth of the Word of God to them. They surround themselves with people that affirm their…
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7 Things to Remember When Life Gets Me Down
Sometimes I feel like I’m just barely getting by. Like I’m falling short in all the important areas of my life. In finances. In parenting. In writing. In taking care of my home. “Not enough” is the allegation that keeps playing in my head. But I know that this is…
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Wandering in the wilderness and the wasteland
I was raised by parents that knew Jesus. When I was little, my mom talked to me a lot about Jesus and the Word of God. I accepted Christ as my Savior as a young girl at church. I prayed often, especially when I was worried or afraid. The old…