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Continue reading →: “I am chosen by Christ to bear fruit”I am chosen. For someone who was never picked to be on a team, being chosen feels pretty good 😊, that feeling of being wanted, valued, needed. I’m reminded of Deuteronomy 7:6-8, where Moses is explaining that God chose them, not because they were great in number, but simply because…
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Continue reading →: Everyone Has a Story
”For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.“Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV Last year, my church Woodland Community, asked the congregation to share their story on how…
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Continue reading →: What does perfect peace look like?“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” Isaiah 26:3 NIV Perfect peace? What would that look like? And how can we have this “perfect peace” in Christ when our circumstances are creating anxiety and/or despair? Wouldn’t it be nice to possess…
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Continue reading →: If Christ Has Not Been Raised
A Simple Easter Message “And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins”.(1Corinthians 15:14,17) What if Jesus had not been raised? What…
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Continue reading →: We have been given a spirit of power, and of love, and self discipline”for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.“ 2 Timothy 1:7 ESV
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Continue reading →: Come With Confidence to the Throne of GraceToday’s topic is approaching God with freedom, confidence, and boldness.
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Continue reading →: Why We Should Persevere in Prayer
Scripture verse for today “Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.” Jesus did not answer a word. So his…
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Continue reading →: Remain Steadfast Under TrialWhy is it so important to persevere in our faith? What does the Bible say? In Revelations, Jesus speaks to the Seven churches. To each one He gives a promise of various crowns if they “conquer”. Conquer what? Each church had its own set of trials and challenges. Jesus’ desire,…
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Continue reading →: Nothing is Impossible with God
“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me”. Philippians 4:13 ESV. Do you notice those first three words? “I CAN do”. I don’t see the words “can’t” or “won’t”. Funny because my usual first response to something is, “Oh I can’t do that”, or “I don’t think so”,…
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Continue reading →: Learning to be Thankful in All Circumstances”From Mount Hor they set out by the way to the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom. And the people became impatient on the way. And the people spoke against God and against Moses, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the…
Hello,
I’m mary
Welcome to my blog. I am a retired Nurse. I love traveling with my husband and sharing our journeys with my friends. I am a beloved child of God and love sharing the inspirations He gives me with my friends, who are the ones behind me creating a blog! I hope others will be encouraged
A Heart for the Lord 