Jesus told his disciples that only those who had faith like a child would enter the Kingdom of Heaven. But what does it mean to have childlike faith? I was pondering this question as I
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Author: Lisa Crowe
Lisa is a writer, a reader, a dog lover and a fountain pen enthusiast. Retired from the State of North Carolina, she is the Partner Services Advocate for MAP Global, and international agency dedicated to empowering believers to find and live their ministry calling. She serves as Prayer Team Director for her local church and leads a Ladies Bible Study. Lisa loves to travel, read, and hike the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. She shares her Canton NC home with her two dogs Daisy and Bernie. You can connect with Lisa on Facebook or Instagram where she microblogs.
Learning to Sabbath
Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it holy. I learned about the Ten Commandments before I learned to read and could recite them as long as I can remember. The funny thing is, I have
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Peter, James and John gaped in stuporous wonder as Jesus briefly lifted the veil of His human flesh. Their teacher and friend, the one whom they had followed for nearly three years, was transformed, framed
Read moreWithout grumbling and complaining
My watch alarm buzzed incessantly, and I tried in vain to shush it. I was confused and disoriented, grumbling and complaining. My room was dark, and neither dog had stirred. “Oh, that’s right. Time change
Read moreThe Real Thing
In 1985, Coca Cola executives decided to address increasing competition and falling profits by changing its formula. Despite years of advertising Coke as “the real thing”, the company decided to pivot to be more like
Read moreBiblically Literate?
This past Fall, I was invited to a women’s Bible study based on A Jesus Shaped Life, a book by Dr. Lisa Harper. Her goal for the study was to increase our understanding of theology
Read moreFeeling Seen
Last year, I totaled my car. After the smoke from the airbags cleared and kind bystanders helped me out of the mess, my smart watch started buzzing, alerting me to a call from my brother.
Read moreAn Advent Reset
I had to call technical support for my phone last week. Since there have been some software updates, all of my devices weren’t “talking” to each other like they should. One of the first things
Read moreIn-Between
Last week, I took the dogs on a walk before dinner. It was getting late, and I was suddenly aware that I was walking with the setting sun at my back with the full moon
Read moreLook like Jesus
Have you ever considered what it means to live and look like Jesus? I just finished a Bible study that asked that question. In A Jesus Shaped Life, Dr. Lisa Harper challenged us to consider
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