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Do You Misuse Philippians 4:13?
We see the verse on coffee mugs, t-shirts, and wall decor. It’s probably the most well-known and oft-quoted verse from Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13, NKJV Unfortunately, it’s also one...
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4 Truths about Waiting on God
I’m a terrible “waiter.” I don’t mean waiting on tables, though I’m not very good at that either. I mean waiting on things to happen. Like a fun vacation. Or a visit from friends. My most recent period of waiting was on the birth of our first granddaughter. After four...
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4 Ways to Choose Joy
This guest post by author Pam Farrel is a giveaway! Read below to find out how to enter for a chance to win her new Bible Study, "Discovering Joy in Philippians." Growing up with an abusive father, I learned early to “choose joy” despite my circumstances. But, decades...
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5 Reasons Real Prayer is Hard
I’m going to be completely honest with you. Real prayer does not come easy for me. I don’t doubt the need for prayer. I need it desperately; I want it desperately. In fact, I strongly believe that without real prayer, a believer’s relationship with God will only be...
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What does the Bible Say about Life in the Womb?
A very real battle is raging in our country right now between “pro-life” and “pro-rights.” We are debating the question, "Does life in the womb have any rights, and if so, what and when?" This war is being fought in our courts, in our legislatures, in the news, on...
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5 Situations When Prayer is Vital
Prayer is vital for believers. God's Word tells us to "pray without ceasing." In other words, we should have a constant attitude of prayer, an unbroken connection with our Heavenly Father. In good times, in bad times, all the time. And yet, Jesus' example and teaching...
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The Hiking Boot Debacle
An incident during an anniversary trip to St. John in the US Virgin Islands clearly illustrated to me how God's strength wraps around our weakness to carry us through times of difficulty. The majority of the trip was glorious! We hiked and snorkeled and relaxed on the...
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Are You Missing the Small Things While Looking for the Big?
Yes, I want to follow God where He leads. I long for Him to use me in big ways that impact His Kingdom. But I also admit to you I've missed many of His small things - today opportunities - because I was looking for some great thing, some long-term calling. I missed...
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Why I Tackle Scripture Memory and How I Do It
In January, I renewed an old commitment to hide God's Word in my heart. Scripture memory does not come easy for me. I've started, stopped, and restarted this discipline multiple times over the years. I stop because it's hard and it takes time. I restart because the...
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The Cross. A cruel instrument of death for the ancient Romans. A symbol of forgiveness and life for Christians. But since Jesus Christ willingly gave His life on the cross to secure our salvation (John 3:16) more than 2,000 years ago, people have been divided over how...
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