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The Woman at the Well: 4 Lessons on Surrender and Grace
Have you read the story of the woman at the well in the Bible? Jennifer Sakata gracefully shares her personal story, weaving in what she learned from the woman at the well that can help us surrender and receive God’s grace. The Moment God Asked Me to Let Go The start of her surrender came…
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The 3 Gifts of the Magi: What They Teach About Our Faith
In the Christmas story, the three gifts of the Magi are recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew highlights the Magi’s historic visit, but not the shepherds. “And the star they had seen in the east guided them to Bethlehem. It went ahead of them and stopped over the place where the child was. When they…
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The Light Shines in the Darkness: 3 Inspiring Ways to Shine Your Light
When Jesus was born, the Bible tells us that ‘The light shines in the darkness.’ Jesus is the light that shines in the darkness of the world. Melanie Redd beautifully explains that in Christ, we are the light that shines and how we can be His light in the darkness despite our circumstances. Officially, they…
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Gratitude in Grief: A Pathway to Find Hope in Christ
Finding gratitude in grief can be challenging. Erin Greneaux shares how to embrace gratitude in grief as a pathway to experience the extravagant love of Christ. The First Day of School I watch as my youngest daughter skips through the doors on her first day of school, her backpack so large in comparison to her…
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Find God’s Calling at Midlife: 3 Helpful Tips
It is challenging to find God’s calling on your life, but it can be particularly confusing during midlife. Learn three tips to help you find God’s calling and grow in your faith, whether you are in midlife or any season of life. There is something about the turn of a calendar year or the celebration…
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Finding Love After Divorce: 4 Qualities of a Good Spouse
Finding love after divorce: Everything I learned about having a great marriage, I learned from my divorce. I know that’s not what you expect when reading the thoughts on marriage from a Christian writer’s perspective. Divorce happens even to those of us deeply rooted in our faith. The church pews conceal many secrets. We cannot…
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