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New Wineskin

Years ago, when God asked me to share His Word and my faith on social media, write books, and through songs, I balked. My little world was neatly compartmentalized, comfortable, and quiet. Yet, I agreed because I believe in the power of the Holy Spirit. Holy words kept speaking that it was for the new […]

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Patterns Uncovered

Do you recognize the patterns of health and of dysfunction within yourself and others, even in communities and cultures? Do you recognize the patterns of God, the order of Jesus’ sacrifice, and listen to the Holy Spirit within? Patterns and habits drive who we are at our basic core. Who are you? God is ordered,

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Strong Roots

Our faith grows strong in the roots of God’s Word, becoming warriors in Prayer, emulating Jesus’ life on earth and His Saving Sacrifice. You can do all of these but still have shallow roots of faith if your heart posture is not God-centered. You can be sure the enemy tests your weaknesses so that you

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Patience in the Wait

We do not always understand what God is doing in life. When our faith is weak the distance from Holy in the waiting is depressing, seems like forever, and we slowly become angry in a disgruntled mindset. It takes us forever to turn that around when we lack discernment, complete trust, and genuine faith in

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God Sees Me

I am thankful that God sees me. I am thankful God loves me with all my imperfections and does not give up on me. God does the same for you. You can trust that from Holy. In my thankfulness, I try to see and hear others, and even myself, through the eyes and ears of

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Coffee, Sunshine, & Joy

The cool breeze in the early morning sunshine felt like autumn today. It was a welcome change. Things have a way of changing quickly, sometimes abruptly, and always with a little trepidation even when it’s welcome. Storms are looming, but no matter the changes Jesus is always the same, stable, and reliable force that gets

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Silence Has Purpose

At some point, we must learn to sit in silence with ourselves to truly get to know who we are at our very core soul level. What do you really believe? Is your faith superficial or strong? Are you more comfortable with noise and distractions than with yourself or God? It is through silence that

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Grace In….

Grace is a multitasking word that must be applied everywhere everyday. The most important lessons about Grace in everyday life that Jesus wants us to learn is that we must be willing to give it away, receive it, and also give to it ourselves For out of His fullness [the superabundance of His grace and

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Feeding Holy Spirit

What have you fed your spirit this morning so far? Holiness? The Word of God to start your day? Prayers for strength, courage, and bravery for the day ahead? A conversation with Jesus? Without all of these our emotions lead the day and instead of ending the day with “it was a good day even

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His Way

God’s way resonates within us. Recall is at hand through prayer, conversation, signs, wonders, miracles…. It is all stored in your memory knowledge. Look for it. Ask for clarity. For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has

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