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Parenting Workshop, part 2
Part 2: Rebellion “Not many days later, the younger son gathered together all he had and traveled to a distant country, where he squandered his estate in foolish living. After he had spent everything, a severe famine struck that country,… Continue reading
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Parenting Workshop, part 1
Part 1: Order “Be fruitful and multiply.” Genesis 9:7 The verse above is Yahweh’s words to Adam and Eve after He created them. Over the centuries, they have been construed to be a direct commandment to all Christians to have… Continue reading
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Every Thought Captive
For though we live in the body, we do not wage war in an unspiritual way, since the weapons of our warfare are not worldly, but are powerful through God for the demolition of strongholds. We demolish argumentsand every high-minded thing that is raised up… Continue reading
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Falling Leaves
Sympathizing Spring: vibrant, viable, and life-affirming in verdancing leaves – leaves that stay, and if sometimes one falls, a fanning branch fawning before the sun, or a kernel thrown down from the tight claw of a creature enraged in the… Continue reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
