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27 Jan

When We Have an “O God” Moment

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In Difficult Times,  Prayer Life
A few months ago, my casual stroll past the seafood counter turned into a crisis. The sound of a screeching alarm told me something was wrong. Employees frantically waved their arms as they warned customers to leave the store right away. This was an O God moment. It wasn’t the...
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21 Dec

Christmas: The Season of Certainty

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The Light of Christmas Series
The Christmas season sparks reflections of Christmases past or excitement over the season’s significance. But Christmas may also come with uncertainty. If traditions feel out of reach or if a loss or questions linger, we long for tidings of comfort and joy. And yet, Christmas is the season of certainty....
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21 Oct

Encouragement for the Praying Heart

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Prayer Life
Prayer is where I wrestle with the will of God, until all I want is the will of God. It happens when He says, “No.” and I want to hear “Yes.” My heart hesitates when waiting is the best choice and “now” is my choice. If I’m facing what doesn’t...
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22 Jul

In the Cool of the Day

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Guest Writers,  Joy to The Soul Summer
In the heat of a summer day, the sun rules. But depending on where you live, cool breezes stir through the trees as day gives way to night. For Adam and Eve, the cool of the day was the backdrop for their first post-sin encounter with God. (see Genesis 3:1-9)...
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26 Feb

What’s your “one thing?”

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Living With Purpose
A recent conversation with a friend revolved around our mutual meltdown. Few areas in our lives were issue-free; but it felt like if “one thing” was fixed, everything else would be better. If you have one too, it’s often the part of our lives that could make our day, but it...
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15 Jan

When A Miracle Finds Us

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Prayer Life
What makes a situation look impossible? Our answers may vary depending on the factors and the level of our faith. But when a hard truth captures me with a restriction that limits me, this truth frees me: With God, all things are possible. (Matthew 19:26) His ways continue to boggle...
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