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Re-seeing the Kingdom of God: The Pure in Heart

by Mary Cate

by Mary Cate

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“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 As Jesus begins His public ministry, it becomes undeniable that people want to l...

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Growing in the Vine

by Catherine

by Catherine

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“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fru...

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God is a Gardener

by David

by David

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“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fru...

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The Power of Scripture

by Milly

by Milly

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“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow,...

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Can You Be Here?

by Mary Cate

by Mary Cate

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“One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the ...

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Spoons and God's Transforming Grace

by Cody

by Cody

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“So that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and ...

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Digging Up the Roots

by Mary Cate

by Mary Cate

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“Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you,...

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Building Your Spiritual Muscles

by Mary Cate

by Mary Cate

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“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-con...

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The Solid Foundation for Your Faith? God Himself

by David

by David

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“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with f...

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Do You Look Like Love?

by Mary Cate

by Mary Cate

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“But the fruit of the Spirit is love […]” Galatians 5:22 One of my favorite songs is “More Like Love” by Ben Rector, and I often find myself singing...

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Meditating on God’s Word

by Mary Cate

by Mary Cate

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“I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.” Psalm 119:48 I am currently reading Justin W...

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Releasing the Reins

by Mary Cate

by Mary Cate

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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in hea...

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Learning to be Filled Up In Jesus

by David

by David

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“I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me.” Psalm 131:2 Miley Cyrus’ most fa...

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Our Frozen Hearts

by Erin

by Erin

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“But we have treasures in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7 One of my favorite songs ...

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Image Bearers

by Jonathan

by Jonathan

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“Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heav...

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The Normal Christian Life

by David

by David

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“The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-control...

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Growing In Patience

by Mary Cate

by Mary Cate

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“Love is patient, love is kind.” 1 Corinthians 13:4 “Mom, you need to sing my patience song!” my three year old chirps from the back of the car, eve...

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When Growth Feels Slow

by Tim

by Tim

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“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6 A few years ag...

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The Potter's Hand

by Caroline

by Caroline

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“But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.” Isaiah 64:8 This verse has been in...

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God Can Handle Your Emotions

by Mary Cate

by Mary Cate

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“You have looked deep into my heart, Lord, and you know all about me […]” Psalm 139:1 I think it’s safe to say we have all been deeply saddened by s...

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Patient Like Bamboo

by Elizabeth

by Elizabeth

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“The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. You too be patient; strengthe...

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Well-Watered

by Mary Cate

by Mary Cate

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“Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delig...

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God's Pruning

by Emily

by Emily

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“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he pr...

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God and Ceramics

by Sarah

by Sarah

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“And yet, O LORD, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We all are formed by your hand.” Isaiah 64:8 How many of you have tak...

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Are You Rooted?

by Jonathan

by Jonathan

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“… but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields it...

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God Is a Gardener

by David

by David

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“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fru...

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How Do I Gain Wisdom?

by Milly

by Milly

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“My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understand...

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Be Strong

by Mary Cate

by Mary Cate

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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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Do You Doubt that He's Growing You?

by Amy

by Amy

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“being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6 Whenev...

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Trials As a Testament

by Virginia

by Virginia

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“Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy bring...

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