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“I wish that my words were written down, that they were recorded on a scroll or inscribed in stone forever by an iron stylus and lead! But I know my living Redeemer, and He will stand on the dust at last. Even after my skin has been destroyed, yet I will see God in my flesh. I will see Him myself; my eyes will look at Him, and not as a stranger. My heart longs within me.”

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  • True Freedom

    “Speak and act as those who will be judged by the law of freedom.” James 2:12 “Christ has liberated us to be free. Stand firm then, and don’t submit again to a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 “For you were… Continue reading

  • Martha Song

    Every woman I have ever knownhas been a Mary and a Martha,though every preacher I ever heardmight make you thinkshe could only ever be one.That Christ only saw one,when He told me how He loves— read also, is Himself honored… Continue reading

  • On the Murder of Charlie Kirk

    “Look! He is coming with the clouds,and every eye will see Him,including those who pierced Him.And all the families of the earthwill mourn over Him.This is certain. Amen.” Revelation 1:7 Something has shifted in our culture, and I don’t know… Continue reading

  • And for My Children, Happiness

    “Happy is a person who finds wisdomand who acquires understanding,for she is more profitable than silver, and her revenue is better than gold.She is more precious than jewels;nothing you desire compares with her.Long life is in her right hand;in her left,… Continue reading

  • Our Body Is a Temple

    “You are not your own, for you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God in your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 When the world looks at Christians, they should see a people who are so devoted to their King that… Continue reading

  • Pared to Bear Fruit

    “…and He prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit… My Father is glorified by this: that you produce much fruit and prove to be my disciples.” John 15:2b, 8 We gather from far-off places… Continue reading

  • Bear Baiting

    An enigmatic compliment for an imaginative child:She’ll be beating the boys away with a stickand visions of bear-baiting dance in her headbecause the words feel more like the pointed jabsthan does she feel on the offensive,like the bear asked to… Continue reading

  • Book Review: Introverted Mom

    Author: Jamie C. Martin My rating: 5 stars By the end of the first chapter, I was in tears. While I have been aware of my introversion for my entire adult life, never before have I had it so well… Continue reading

  • The Poor in Spirit Are Blessed

    The poor in spirit are blessed, For the kingdom of heaven is theirs. Matthew 5:3 I hope this post finds the ones who need it.  I have found it difficult lately to put words to how I am feeling. My… Continue reading