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Mary Cate LeBoeuf

Mary Cate worked on staff in 2013 while attending the University of Tennessee. She now lives in Knoxville with her husband and dog.

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Who Is In the Boat

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“A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disci...

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But I Say to You

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“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, ...

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Remembering God’s Faithfulness and Waiting for His Timing

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“Then they believed his promises and sang his praise. But they soon forgot what he had done and did not wait for his plan to unfold. In the desert th...

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Be Hospitable Everywhere You Go

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“Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” - Romans 12:13 When I think of the word hospitality, what comes to mind is usu...

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Man of Sorrows, Son of Suffering

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“He was despised and forsaken by men, A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; And like one from whom men hide their face He was despised, and we...

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God is Generous to You

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“But he answered one of them, ‘I am not being unfair to you, friend. Didn’t you agree to work for a denarius? Take your pay and go. I want to give th...

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Beautiful in His Timing

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“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to...

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Choosing the Right Kinds of Friends

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“One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” - Proverbs 18:24 I’m coming up on my te...

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The Incredible Grace of God

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“Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially go...

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Good and Lovely Things

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“Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gra...

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Be Strong

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“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” - Ephesians 6:10 I love strength training and exercise, but if I want to feel strong or be...

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Jesus Cares for Our Rest

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“The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they di...

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On Being Brave

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“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go....

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Tethered

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“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” - J...

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Be Willing to Be Interrupted

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“When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the tow...

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Christ, Our Sure Foundation

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“I love you, LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn o...

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Altogether Beautiful

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“You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you.” Song of Solomon 4:7 You are beautiful. Did you know that? If you’re anything li...

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Giving God the Glory

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“Not to us, LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.” Psalm 115:1 When we’re good at something, it’s ea...

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Enough for Today

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“The Lord said to Moses, “I have heard the grumbling of the Israelites. Tell them, ‘At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will be fil...

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Glorious, Ordinary Life

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“So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—an...

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The Key to Life and Peace

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“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:6 One fact I recently read was that we ha...

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Wisdom from Heaven

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“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and ...

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Go See the Woodcarver

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“Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.” Psalm 34:5 I love Max Lucado’s children’s book You Are Special. In th...

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Finding a Mentor

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“Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.” Hebrews 13:7 Did you k...

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Christ Comes to Us

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“For unto us a child is born, To us a son given, And the government shall be upon his shoulder. And his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mig...

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Jesus Was Human Just Like You

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“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet witho...

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Starting Your Day with Jesus

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“In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.” Psalm 5:3 I know not everyone is a...

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Fighting Words

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“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient t...

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Secret Missions with God: Give

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“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. ...

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Being Content With What We Have

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“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clot...

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