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Set Up a Stone
“Father, why is this pile of stones here by the river?” the little boy lifted up a questioning face to his father. The man glanced down at his son and smiled. “To remind us of how the Lord Jehovah brought us into the land. He made the waters of Jordan to part, so that we passed over on dry ground.” The little boy clutched his father’s hand more tightly. “Like He did at the Red Sea?” “Yes, like that. The priests carried the ark into the river first. As long they held the ark in the middle of Jordan, the Lord kept the water back. He has done many great…
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Trust the One
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Faith, Hope, and Love
Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father (1 Thessalonians 1:3). This verse caught my eye during my personal Bible study recently. I found encouragement and a challenge in it that I’d like to share with you today. The Lord presents here such a beautiful picture of the Christian life—a life where faith results in good works, where love motivates us to labor long, and where hope produces patience as we believe the promises of God and eagerly await the return of our Lord Jesus! Work of Faith We know…
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Make Every Day Special
Hey friends! I am so excited for this post, since this is a topic I find fun and fascinating. I know that this time of year especially (anyone else enduring gray skies and cold temps?), but really at any point in time, it’s easy to get bogged down in the everyday cycle. Whether it’s work or school or homemaking chores—sometimes we just lose the sparkle in life! Of course, there will be seasons where you simply survive (I’ve been through one of those recently with almost nonstop sickness), but I also believe that there is more to life overall than just getting through. Life is difficult but it can also…
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His Story
As I wrote this poem, I pictured our lives represented by a story. I pictured God planning to write the story of your life and my life—planning the joys, the sorrows, the changes, the unexpected—and in love, penning a story that is not really any of ours. It’s His, for His glory. An Author wise prepared to write A story fresh and new, And never was a pencil grasped By Hand more kind and true. His eyes into the future looked, As only He could see, From the beginning to the end, This life that was to be. "I'll write of joy and answered prayer, Of treasured blessings great, Of…
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The Love of God
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Great Books for Christian Young Women
Hello friends! For today’s post, I’d like to share with you some book recommendations. As Christian young ladies, we want to live our lives God’s way, and He has a lot to say in His Word about His design and plan for us. At the same time, we’re frequently bombarded with the world’s view of womanhood. And that is completely different from what God says! I’ve often found encouragement by reading books written by Christian women who believe God’s word, who study and proclaim His truth. It can also be so inspiring to read the biographies of women who chose to follow God with all their hearts instead of living…
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The Locked Door
Hello to all my readers! It’s been awhile since we had a guest writer, so today I’m excited to share this poem, written by a dear friend. We’ve long enjoyed exchanging poems, just as we enjoy many conversations encouraging each other in the Lord. Her poem was a blessing to me when I read it; I will hope it will be for you as well. And a big thank you for sharing, Annabelle! 💜 When in a circumstance that’s hard, I’m tempted to put forth my hand And tamper with a door that’s barred That seems to lead to Promise Land. And if I force the door that’s locked, When…
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The Glorious Gospel: Quotes on Christ’s Work
Hello, my friends! As we approach Easter or Resurrection Sunday, it’s the perfect time to meditate on the glorious truths of the Gospel. 1 Corinthians 15:3 defines the Gospel as the “death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.” We know that it is only His work that can save us, not anything we’ve done. Today, I’d like to share some Scripture and favorite quotes about Christ’s saving work. “Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him;…
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Inspiration for Your Week #11
Hello my friends! As we enter a new month tomorrow—actually, the first month of a new season, we’re mindful of the uncertainty of life. Yesterday at church, the preacher reminded us that we are not in control. I know that I too often forget that! There is something in us that fears losing control, but the reality is, we’ve never had it. I was reminded anew to surrender my life—every hope, every dream, every fear, every uncertainty—into the hands of my loving Lord. Into the hands of my living Lord! Because while I am not in control, God is. He is as real, as powerful, as almighty as He was…
