New testament
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God’s Sight
1 Peter 3:4 “the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” I read that and think, “No guy cares or notices a nice girl, unless she is also beautiful, thin, and a million other outwardly attractive things.” I can’t help but think that way when I Continue reading
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1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life. You should mind your own business and work hard with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.” Did you read that? What Continue reading
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Colossians 3:11 Here there is no Gentile or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is in all. For all our racist, judgmental tendencies, none of them are justified or come from the Lord. I feel especially, in this time of fear and division, that God does not allow His children Continue reading
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In Chains for Christ
Philippians 1:13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. Paul’s boast here, as always, is about his weakness. He’s in chains, imprisoned, and yet it’s Christ’s will. So Praise the Lord! I interpreted this verse for myself this morning, Continue reading
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My Chosen Instrument
Acts 9:13-15 The bible is filled with unlikely people doing God’s work. I love this part specifically in this passage, because of it’s application personally, as well as outwardly. Ananias is a disciple, a follower of Jesus. The Lord chose him for this task with Saul, which makes me think, Ananias was a very faithful 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.
Joyful Ruins 