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Your Will Be Done

Your Will Be Done
God has given us instruction and He has also given the Spirit to lead us. But not every course of action is dictated for us. We make plans based on our desires, interests, goals and preferences. How should we approach praying for our preferred outcome? There is one account in the Bible that never fails…
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Lord Willing and the Creek don’t Rise

Lord Willing and the Creek don’t Rise
This folksy saying made its way into my mind and vocabulary from a beloved High School teacher. It’s a great reminder that we may make our plans, but God is ultimately in control. I need that reminder because I get frustrated when things go awry in my schedule. But it is good exercise for my…
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Tomorrow … and the next

Tomorrow … and the next
When you look ahead, whether it’s to a new year, decade or a new day, are you anxious? Or are you hopeful? Our feelings come and go based on what we believe the future may hold. We are influenced by our current situation as well as our past experiences. So let’s hold on to what…
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Best Hour of the Year: A glimpse of glory

Best Hour of the Year: A glimpse of glory
Christmas Eve typically finds our far-flung family back together with my parents. As we sit together at church, filling an entire pew and more, my mom says it’s her favorite hour of the year. Soaking up her family together, her heart is full of gratitude to God for each person and the way they follow…
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