It is never going to be my own strength that walks through a situation where I am being wounded and only give off love and honor in return. It will be Christ coming through the cracks in my heart.
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Our faith is on the basis of not seeing, but I firmly believe that God makes Himself seen every minute of every day. He wants to show us His love and grace and that He is always with us.
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How much more so should we consider our title in Christ? When we took on the freedom found in Christ, we also took on His mark. And it is no longer I that lives, but Christ in me. (Galatians 2:20)
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Austrians decorate their homes for Easter, hanging hand painted eggs from branches in bloom with the buds of spring. These Ostereierbaum (Easter egg trees) sparkle, the hand painted eggs shining in the sun’s light.
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Sometimes, the best way to care for someone is simply to invite them in and to focus on them. Hospitality is focusing on what they need and nothing else.
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You stood before me my adopted daughter -- glorified and righteous -- your story intertwined with my Son’s.
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The fruits of the Spirit shouldn’t be a place of shame for Christ-followers, they should simply be a list of characteristics about the God we love. Characteristics we deeply admire and want to adapt in our own lives, not out of guilt or fear, but out of admiration and proximity.
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The beauty of the gospel is that God doesn’t dismiss imperfection. He welcomes it.
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The question is: am I a space where God can dwell? Is there room – in my schedule, my thoughts, my finances, and the way I live my life – for God in me? Am I a temple, or am I a cluttered closet with no space for God to reside in?
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I’m rewriting my understanding of purity…We’re called to love God with all our heart, our soul, and our mind. We allow this love to flow back to others by loving others as we love ourselves.
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I realized in that moment when I call out my fears and give them a name, when I admit to myself and to Jesus what I'm struggling with, the burden is lifted. Disappointment still stings, however, it isn't crippling and it doesn't define who I am.
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Words have the potency to demean value and destroy image. They discredit dreams and undermine ability. Until they don’t.
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I lacked the strength of purpose that could have helped me rise above the more inconsequential battles I was having: the jealousy of other women, the discouragement of feeling insignificant and behind, and the indignation I felt over the mass-deception taking place in front of my eyes.
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I think there is something so special about our faith that we can trust in something we can not see.
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Whether you aspire to become an influencer on a national or worldwide level, or just hope to establish your identity among your friends, coworkers, and family, here are three ways you can establish your own personal brand.
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Shifting from a Martha to a Mary mindset required an unraveling of lies. It still does. I have to choose every day to let go a bit more. It’s messy, it’s imperfect and I often find myself going back to my checklist in an effort to regain control.
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Amidst the hustle of today’s constantly moving culture, eating alone has become controversial. Some see mealtimes as extra hours to get work done. Others may be terrified at the idea of being alone while eating a meal.
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This challenge is not a competition. It’s meant for us to have fun learning and growing and trying something new. God created the world and us, so it certainly is okay for us to make things too.
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