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Growing in Your Sleep

by Catherine

by Catherine

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“And he said, “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground. He sleeps and rises night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows...

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Re-seeing the Kingdom of God: Those Who Hunger & Thirst

by Mary Cate

by Mary Cate

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“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:6 As Jesus begins His public ministry, it becomes un...

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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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God Is Patient with You

by Heather Brown

by Heather Brown

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“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.” Psal...

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Pain Before Gain

by Leland

by Leland

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“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let st...

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A Fresh Start

by Mary Cate

by Mary Cate

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“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 I love fresh starts and new beginnings. New Year’s Day, birthdays, sc...

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Constant Pursuit

by Virginia

by Virginia

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“What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that i...

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Our Perfect Example

by Sarah

by Sarah

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“So don’t lose a minute in building on what you’ve been given, complementing your basic faith with good character, spiritual understanding, alert dic...

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When No One is Watching

by Rob

by Rob

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“Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in...

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Plug-In

by Heather Brown

by Heather Brown

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“I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 Make a list of all the hard things going on in your life right now. Do ...

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Doers of the Word

by Sarah

by Sarah

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“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who loo...

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