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Remembering Mom
A poem and reflection honoring mothers—their fierce love, quiet strength, and how they reveal God’s heart in the way they shape lives. Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Reflections, Christian encouragement, Christian Living, Devotional Reflections, Encouragement, Faith and Encouragement, Faith and Family, Faith and Inspiration, Faith Reflections, Family Relationships, God's love, Gratitude and Thankfulness, Holidays and Reflections, Inspirational, Love and Sacrifice, Mother's Love, Personal Reflection, Poetry, Reflections, Spiritual Encouragement, Spiritual Reflection
Tagged Christian motherhood, Faithful women, Family legacy, Generational wisdom, God's love, Honoring moms, Mary the Mother of Jesus, Mother's Day, Parenting and faith, Remembering mom
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God Knows Us—and Loves Us Anyway
God knows everything about you—your struggles, your failures, even your darkest thoughts—and He loves you anyway. Discover His relentless love through Scripture and the story of Mary Magdalene. Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study and Devotion, Biblical insights, Biblical Teachings, Christian, Christian encouragement, Christian Living, Comfort and Healing, Daily Devotional, Devotional Reflections, Encouragement, Faith, Faith and Dependence, Faith and Encouragement, Faith and Grace, Faith and Inspiration, Faith and Spirituality, Faith Reflections, God's love, Hope, Inspirational, Jesus and the Gospel, Jesus's teachings, Mental Health and Wellness, Navigating Life's Challenges, Personal Growth, Personal Reflection, Prayer and faith, Scripture Reflections, Self-Improvement, Spiritual Encouragement, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Reflection
Tagged bible, Christian encouragement, Faith, Faith-based inspiration, Fully known fully loved, God, God's love, God's Love for You, Grace and Redemption, Isaiah 43:1, Jesus, Jesus knows me, Mary Magdalene, Parable of the Lost Sheep, Psalm 139, Reckless love, Romans 5:8, The Chosen TV series
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The Love of Christmas
Discover the profound sacrificial love in the Christmas story through Mary, Joseph, and Jesus, and how their examples inspire us to love courageously this season. Continue reading
Posted in Advent & Christmas, Advent Reflections, Biblical insights, Biblical Teachings, Christian, Christian encouragement, Christian Living, Christmas, Daily Devotional, Encouragement, Faith, Faith and Encouragement, Faith and Inspiration, Faith and Joy, Faith Reflections, God's love, Hope, Inspirational, Jesus and the Gospel, Jesus's teachings, Joy, Love and Sacrifice, Personal Reflection, Spiritual Encouragement, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Reflection, Trust in God
Tagged 1 John 4:7-8, Advent Season, bible, Christian Faith, Christmas, Christmas Inspiration, Christmas Story, Faith, God's love, Jesus, Jesus' Birth, Love Came Down, Luke 1:30-38, Mary and Joseph, Matthew 1:20-21, Philippians 2:6-7, Sacrificial Love, Sharing God's Love, The Love of God
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Weary and Burdened
Introduction I’m feeling a bit weary and burdened today. How about you? To be clear, it’s not necessarily only because of bad things that I feel a little worn out. We’re enjoying an active lifestyle, including activities I enjoy, such … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical insights, Biblical Teachings, Christian, Christian Living, Christianity and Mental Health, Daily Devotional, Dependence on God, Faith, Faith and Encouragement, God's love, Inspirational, Jesus's teachings, Life Challenges, Miracles, Spiritual Encouragement, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Reflection, Trust in God
Tagged bible, Biblical Encouragement, Christianity, Faith, Faith in Difficult Times, Fiery Furnace, Finding Peace, God's love, God's presence, Jesus, Jesus' invitation, Matthew 11:28, Overcoming Challenges, Psalm 34:17-18, Rest in God, Shadrach Meshach and Abednego, Spiritual Renewal, Trusting God
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What It Means To Be Etched into the Palms of God’s Hands
Introduction In today’s “always connected” world, ironically, we seem to be drifting farther and farther away from one another, and sometimes even from God. There are moments when it’s easy to feel isolated, forgotten, or insignificant. Yet, in those very … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical insights, Biblical Teachings, Christian, Christian Living, Christianity and Mental Health, Daily Devotional, Faith, Faith and Encouragement, God's love, Jesus's teachings, Mental Health and Wellness, Spiritual Encouragement, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Reflection, Trust in God
Tagged bible, Biblical Imagery, Christian encouragement, Christianity, Constant Remembrance, Divine Assurance, Eternal Love, Faith, Faith in Difficult Times, God, God's love, Hope, Jesus, Jesus' Sacrifice, Spiritual Comfort
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The Lord Bless You and Keep You
Introduction In a world that often feels tumultuous and uncertain, finding a source of true peace and enduring comfort can seem elusive. In church this morning, though, I was reminded of a blessing in Scripture that has been spoken over … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical insights, Biblical Teachings, Christian, Christian Living, Christianity and Mental Health, Daily Devotional, Faith, Miracles, Prayer and Worship, Self-Improvement, Spiritual Encouragement, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Reflection, Trust in God
Tagged Aaronic Blessing, bible, Christianity, Community Blessing, Diving Peace, Faith, Faith and Trust, God, God's protection, God's Favor, God's love, Grace of God, Hope, Jesus, Light in the darkness, Prayer, Reflection and Meditation, Spiritual Comfort, The Blessing Song
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A Father’s Wisdom: Understanding God’s Good Gifts
Introduction As Father’s Day winds down, I’ve been thinking about fathers’ pivotal role in our lives—providing, protecting, guiding, and loving us. This reflection invited me to consider our Heavenly Father’s role in our lives and His deep desire to give … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Teachings, Christian, Christian Living, Daily Devotional, Faith, Jesus's teachings, Spiritual Encouragement, Spiritual Growth, Trust in God
Tagged Answered prayers and unanswered prayers, bible, Christianity, Divine wisdom, Faith, Father's Day, God's love, Jesus, Parenting and faith, Prayer, Prayer and faith, Wisdom to discern God's answers to our prayers
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The Search for Significance: Yes, We Matter
Introduction In writing this blog each week, sometimes I feel like God is poking and prodding me to write about something I’d rather keep to myself. This is one of those weeks. But I figure if I resist God’s prodding, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Faith, Miracles
Tagged Christian Living, Christianity, Do I Matter, Easter Reflections, Encouragement, Faith, Faith and Purpose, God, God's love, Light in the darkness, Making a Difference, Parenting and Family, Personal Testimony, Significance, Spiritual Growth, We are God's hands and feet, Workplace Faith
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The Power of One + God
This post serves as an exclamation point of encouragement to follow my submissions over the last two weeks, in which I talked about the challenge of trying to be God’s light in the darkness of this world when we can’t … Continue reading
Light in Our Own Darkness, Part 2
Yes, God whispers. But although He may not usually speak loudly to us, He will sometimes whisper the same thing to us twice. Or three times. Or three thousand. Until we finally catch on. He’s patient that way. And maddeningly … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Faith
Tagged God's forgiveness, God's grace, God's Light, God's love, Light in the darkness, Light of the World
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