encouragement
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Being Okay with an Unexpected Outcome
“Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth, I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to turn a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a… Continue reading
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Persecution for Jesus
Have you ever experienced persecution? Many of us hear the word “persecution” and immediately think of imprisonment, beatings, ridicule, being on trial, etc., but persecution can be as simple as someone’s fighting words toward you for your belief in God. … Continue reading
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Do All Roads Lead to Heaven?
Whether you’re a Christian or not, I’m going to assume that you’ve most likely had a conversation with someone about the afterlife. If you haven’t, I’m sure it’ll happen sooner or later. That being said, the afterlife, specifically heaven and… Continue reading
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Salvation is Uncomfortable
Jesus dying on the cross is the first thing that comes to my mind when I think of discomfort for the gospel. When I think of willingly sharing the gospel with a neighbor, it makes me wildly uncomfortable. The awkward… Continue reading
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Finishing the Race
Ever since I was child, death felt like a familiar foe. Death gave me perspective at a young age of the value of life and how short life really is. While the finality of death can be painful, it forces… Continue reading
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Ignorance is bliss… but is it really?
We’ve all heard the statement “ignorance is bliss”… but have you ever really thought about the true meaning of that statement? Like when you’re on the phone with a friend and the kids are suddenly quiet, but not screaming at… Continue reading
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What’s Your Why?
As I was about to share a new post, I felt God say to me “what’s your why?”. God placed this question on my heart… What’s my real reason for publishing that post? Why am I sharing it? So immediately,… Continue reading
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Faith Fueled by Doubt
A lesson learned by Thomas’ doubt Let’s talk about Thomas. I think Thomas may be one of my favorite disciples of Jesus. It’s unfortunate that he’s been given the nickname of “doubting Thomas”, but like everything with God, I think… Continue reading
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Persevering by Faith
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”Hebrews 11:1 It’s easy to believe something when we see it with our own eyes. You see your child trip and hurt themselves. … Continue reading
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Overflowing Hope
“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” 1 Peter 3:15 Easter should be an ongoing celebration. Yes, it’s beautiful to honor Jesus on that specific… Continue reading
Overflow of the Heart 