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7 Characteristics of a Mature Christian
Would you describe yourself as a mature Christian? Honestly, that term feels sort of subjective. What one person considers mature, another might not. However, the Bible does give us some guidelines for spiritual maturity. First, God calls us to spiritual maturity:...
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What is Your “Cross to Bear?”
I hear the phrase pop up often in conversation. It goes something like... Oh yes, our rebellious teenager is my cross to bear. Or perhaps... This chronic illness is my cross to bear. The phrase "cross to bear" reflects the cross Jesus was forced to carry to the place...
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5 Christian Trends You May Want to Re-evaluate
According to recent style magazines, the shag haircut of the 1970’s has come roaring back! All the groovygirls are wearing it. Yes, trends come and trends go. And many even come around again. In fact, I’ve noticed a few Christian trends popping up in the church. I...
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3 Concerns about Spiritual Gifts Tests
The question came during a new Bible study on the Holy Spirit with the ladies of my church. At one point, the friend next to me asked what I thought about spiritual gifts tests. My answer? “You probably don’t want to know.” But then we talked about it anyway. And yes,...
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The 5 Most Challenging Bible Verses
Some verses in the Bible are easier to swallow than others. Even though I wholeheartedly believe them all, there are some I honestly just don’t like very much. In fact, some Bible verses are too challenging. Let me explain. Some verses, like “He gives strength to the...
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Please Pass the Grace
If you'd like to find out more about God's Lavish Grace, I'd love for you to join me in a 6-week Bible reading journey. Find out more here. Have you ever squirted hand cream into your hand from a tube, only to have far more plop out than you could ever work into your...
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Free 6-Week Bible Reading Plan to Explore God’s Lavish Grace
Read this post to discover a free, new resource - a 6-week Bible Reading Plan all about God's lavish grace! I can’t get through a day without God’s grace. Just as water is essential for my physical life, God’s grace is essential – and thankfully, abundantly available...
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When it Seems Like God isn’t Answering Your Prayer
Please welcome Bible teacher and author Debbie Taylor Williams as my guest today! “Mommy, why isn’t God answering my prayer?” I turned and looked deeply into my child’s sad eyes. My daughter wasn’t being accusatory. Her soft voice revealed her hurt. She felt God was...
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7 Things God Cannot Do
Don't get me wrong. Hear me out first. Yes, God is all-powerful, all-knowing, sovereign, and holy. I fully embrace everything God's Word says about who He is, how He works, and what He can do. God is not limited. He has no weakness, flaws, or faults. There is nothing...
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5 Prayer Tips from Jesus
Please welcome my guest, Janet McHenry, author of the new book "The Complete Guide to the Prayers of Jesus." Janet is a mighty "prayer walker!" When I was crossing a corner as I prayerwalked in our small town in the Sierra Valley, I remembered the gist of a passage...
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