Category: spiritual
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Open Your Ears to Hear
Stephen was a man full of grace and the Holy Spirit. He was not afraid of what man could do to him and was obedient to proclaim the good news of Jesus. In his last sermon before he was stoned for his faith, Stephen pleaded with the people to not be stiff-necked, but full of…
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Sunday Morning Hush
The air was still and the sun was just peeking over the horizon, bathing the sky in a lavender hue. She heaved a heavy sigh as she hugged her sack of spices to her chest, its pungent scent filling the air as they walked the dusty path. The women with her were silent, which was…
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The One Who Sees
Jesus was traveling through Jericho on his way to Jerusalem – the place where he would give up his life. He knew the plan and was focused on it. But He looked up. He looked up and saw Zacchaeus high in a tree. Zacchaeus expected to be ignored. He usually was. It is ironic that…
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Embracing the Holy Moment of Community
Photo by kyrasarin@pixabay.com You know those times when you have planned, studied and prayed about a certain event and then God interrupts? It’s when our best-laid plans get derailed and sent to a better destination. It’s a holy moment. That’s what happened yesterday in our Ladies’ Bible Study Class. We were going through the chapter,…
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How to Thrive
Thrive is my One Word for 2017, but how do I go about thriving in all areas of my life? We all know how to make plants grow and thrive. Plant in soil, fertilize, water, and make sure the plants gets sunlight. But how do we make ourselves grow and thrive? Psalm 1 from The…