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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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04 Sep

You’ve Said Yes to God, Now What?

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Affirmation
When God whispers His call in the soul, the tug on the heart is unmistakable. It tells us to forgive because through Christ we’ve been forgiven. It tells us to serve others so they can experience His grace and truth. It tells us to choose His love over the false...
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12 Jun

The Forever in a Father’s Love

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Affirmation
In my growing up years, three claps and a cheer signaled my firefighting dad was home. His applause was my cue to run and jump into his arms. It was our daddy-daughter celebration. As he completed another shift as a first responder, I welcomed his arrival and his affirmation. People...
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20 Feb

Running on Empty (with Ridiculous Faith)

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In Difficult Times
There’s something powerful about praising God; especially, when it feels like we have nothing left. Delighting in Him pushes logic off the cliff of reason when we there is no patience, energy, resources or vision of a would-be victory. And yet, even if there’s no fruit from our labor, no...
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02 May

Maximizing The Middle of a Situation

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A Season of Waiting
Everything I desire doesn’t appear all at once. Sometimes it doesn’t appear at all. However, some goals happen in phases, requiring me to seek God in my uncertainty, receive encouragement from others and learn how to adapt along the way. Whenever a new phase begins, I’m grateful if it comes...
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