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The Christmas Story: From Darkness to Light
“For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.” — Colossians 1:13-14 Why do these two verses from the book of Colossians call to mind several lines from aged Christmas hymns? They’re definitely not your traditional…
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Miracles Over Magic
This fall has been a season of transition in my life, and I have remained mostly quiet in writing as I have been navigating what is next in my life. With the holidays approaching, I feel the Holy Spirit nudging me to share what He is placing on my heart. If you know me, you…
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Understanding Jesus as the Good Shepherd
“The gatekeeper opens it for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought all his own outside, he goes ahead of them. The sheep follow him because they know his voice…Jesus said again, Truly I tell you, I am the gate…
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Mindful Meditations–The Conclusion
“But he gives greater grace. Therefore he says: God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”– James 4:6-8 Greater…
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Mindful Meditations–A Saturated-Soul Summer, Week 7
“Mankind, he has told each of you what is good and what it is the LORD requires of you: to act justly, to love faithfulness, and to walk humbly with your God.” — Micah 6:8 Spiritual warfare can manifest in many ways. What must be remembered is that the true enemy is not flesh and…
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Mindful Meditations–A Saturated-Soul Summer, Week 6
“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called.” — Ephesians 4:1 The time for complacency is past. My heart has ached this week as I have encountered people and situations that amplify the need for the presence and touch…
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Mindful Meditations–A Saturated-Soul Summer, Week 5
“If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!” — Matthew 7:11 God has challenged me this week with this question: “Do I believe He is just that good?” We love…
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Mindful Meditations–A Saturated-Soul Summer, Week 4
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.” — James 4:10 What is God teaching me this summer? To be concise, humility. Humility in relationships. Humility at home. Humility at work. Humility like Jesus. Humility as a lifestyle. Humility is not something you wake up one morning and decide that today will be…
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Mindful Meditations–A Soul-Saturated Summer, Week 3
“Where were you when I established the earth? … Who enclosed the sea behind doors when it burst from the womb, when I made the cloud its garment and total darkness its blanket, when I determined its boundaries and put its bars and doors in place, when I declared: ‘You may come this far, but…
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Mindful Meditations–A Saturated-Soul Summer, Week 2
“But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.” — James 1:22 I love a good to-do list. There is nothing quite like being able to check off items, one by one, as you complete each task. I like to know the parameters and expectations…
The Satisfied Soul 