Straighten up! What does it mean to “walk worthy” of the Lord? – Day 2 of #2019MORE

Here we are on Day 2 of making 2019 the year of MORE. I hope you’re tracking with me and that we’re in this thing together. But the truth is, I’m moving forward in my walk with the Lord and my quest for MORE of Him… even if I have…

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Study up! What does “rightly dividing” the Word of Truth mean and how do you do it? (2 Timothy 2:15)

This is it! We’re diving into the Word to get geared up to make 2019 the year of MORE for each of us. I will be sharing a short video and/or post with what God has shown me and I’ll also share it on Facebook and possibly even Instagram with…

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Behold Him: Getting to Know God More

I love the word Behold! It’s definitely an attention-getter for me. That’s probably a good thing since getting our attention is what it’s supposed to do. It means to stop and take notice, to gaze upon, to survey, inspect, and contemplate. God graces the pages of Holy Writ with a…

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Are We Committing Spiritual Treason?

If you can’t view the video in your reader, please click this link. It doesn’t even sound like something I’d do. But after I lingered on the thought long enough I couldn’t help but wonder… Would I? Have I? While reading the account of Absalom’s revolt against his father, King…

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The Power of God’s Word

Do you love God’s Word? I mean really love it? If you aren’t sure, you can probably tell by the amount of time you invest in reading and studying it, and by your willingness to live according to it. God’s Word has the answer for every need of the human…

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When you think God is calling you to more but He’s really calling you to “Come away and rest”

Do you find yourself feeling like you’re living life in 5th gear? Like you’re supposed to keep doing more? The other night, I was talking with a woman whose plate was overflowing, who had been living life in 5th gear, who had some crazy difficult experiences in her life that…

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Why we should embrace the small as if it was big

It’s not always as easy to embrace the small as it is to bask in the big… especially in a world that beckons us to the grand. But obedience and faithfulness is obedience and faithfulness no matter the size or shape of God’s call. Sometimes we embrace the small on…

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EQUIPPED: Tough Questions – What’s the Bible Say About Work, Responsibility, Entitlement, & Welfare? (Chapter 8)

This is so very personal for me. I was a single mom who could barely keep food on the table and a roof over my head. I’ve waited in the long lines for food stamps, filled out the complicated pages for assistance, and applied for government housing. The $13 in…

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EQUIPPED: Tough Questions – Is It Okay to Drink, Smoke Pot, or Do Drugs? (Chapter 7)

Our Christian culture beckons emboldened behavior that questions traditions and embraces trends. Our positions and perspectives are often filtered through the lens of hipster hype and modern moral mores. Challenging the status quo is a brave and often noble way to filter foolish folklore from rich and deep biblical traditions.…

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EQUIPPED: Tough Questions – What Does the Bible Say About Women & Feminism? (Chapter 6)

Women. You’d think that since I am a woman, I’d be ready to dive in head first. But let’s face it, it’s definitely a deep subject for a shallow mind. I’m just oh-so glad that I don’t have to rely on my opinion about how to approach the vastness of…

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