devotional
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Finding Favor in Christ
Luke 1:28 & 30 “Mary, you have found favor with God.” It just struck me today, how beautiful and sometimes misunderstood this moment is. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that Mary was an especially faithful and righteous woman of God. The Lord knew her heart and trusted His son with her. But,… Continue reading
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Lead Me to the Cross
Mark 15:38-39 There are so many posts about how we should always remember the cross. If I were being honest, I would say I sometimes get tired of reading about it, but that attitude in itself shows that I need to center my attention on the cross more than ever. In this passage, when a… Continue reading
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Timing is Everything
Esther 4:14 Esther has always been one of my favorite female heroines of the bible ever since I watched the incredible Veggie Tales version. Now, after how ever many years, I am finally, actually reading Esther. I have not yet reached Esther’s bravest moments, but I have already run across so much faith and insight.… Continue reading
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Who Needs Armor?
David and Goliath 1 Samuel 17 I never thought I would read the story of David and Goliath and identify with it so much.. to the point that I underlined verse after verse. I don’t consider myself a very brave person, like David, nor have I ever really faced a true Goliath, but ten again,… Continue reading
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Thrive
Psalm 52: 8-9 8 But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever. 9 For what you have done I will always praise you in the presence of your faithful people. And I will hope in your name, for your name is good. Sometimes… Continue reading
About Me
An obsessive journaler who loves meeting others along their journey and giving them a hand to hold through pieces of writing. I write about the heartbreaks of life and the joys, the ups and downs, and I often learn my greatest lessons and miracles from nature.
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