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31 Mar

Living in Undeniable Grace

Joy
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Affirmation,  Uncategorized
The life of Peter intrigues me. The fisherman’s journey to becoming a faithful Christ follower took a series of unexpected turns. From his first encounter with Jesus, life took on new meaning. After Peter fished for years, Jesus told him He’d make him a fisher of people. (Matthew 4:18-20) Peter...
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10 Feb

How We See Ourselves Makes a Difference

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Affirmation
“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” (Psalm 139:14 ESV) Initially, “fearfully and wonderfully made” is not the way I would describe myself. “Made for fun and faith writing” are labels I would choose. And yet, the...
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18 Nov

Being Thankful This Thanksgiving

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Affirmation,  In Difficult Times
From where I stood in January, this Thanksgiving looked like the same gatherings and same parades I enjoyed in previous years. But a pandemic appeared in February and changed our cherished interactions. Now social distancing, mask wearing, and constant hand washing intrude upon our gatherings or give us reasons not...
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20 Nov

Finding Needful Things

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Affirmation
Several Thanksgivings ago, a quick errand turned into an unexpected adventure. My trip to the grocery store revealed the wonder of redemptive recoveries – finding the needful things we’ve lost. It started in the produce aisle as my dad revved up a motorized shopping cart. Circling the citrus display, at...
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06 Nov

Filling the Gaps in Your Faith

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Affirmation
It’s no secret, I have a gap. It sits front and center of my smile. Some say it’s my signature look; but it’s a sure sign something is missing. However, during a recent study of Scripture, a different gap got my attention. As the Apostle Paul wrote to the church...
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02 Oct

The Danger of Safe, Faithless Spaces

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Affirmation
“Lord, give us faith so big that we walk out of every comfort zone and safe, faithless space, even when it’s painful.” – Liberty Jones, singer and songwriter This prayer cuts me to the core and carries me toward transformation. It’s part of the #Pray30Now series on tauraglaze.com. Hearing the...
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18 Sep

Be Encouraged. You’re Entrusted.

Joy
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Affirmation
In June, I attended the Entrusted Women conference. The gathering of Christian communicators of color was brimming with inspiring speakers and informative workshops. Friendships formed. Networking deepened. Prayers erupted and availed much. As I search my heart for takeaways, an abundance of riches surface. One of the treasures is Jevon...
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