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The Mystery of the Great Fullness of the Holy Spirit

November 13, 2020 Joann Claypoole Blog, Christian Living, Culture, Devotions, discipleship, Faith, Family, Featured, Finding God's Presence, Fire Starters, God's Glory, Greatfulness, Hope for tomorrow, Inspiration, inspire a fire, Joann Claypoole, Prayer, Spiritual Growth, Thankfulness, thanksgiving, Trust, Worship

The mystery of what and who? There’s a mysterious, uneasy stirring deep within my soul these days. I search for clues—hunt for answers. Uncommon questions remain. One piques my brain: Is gratefulness and great fullness

The Mystery of Fireflies and Faithful Friends

August 14, 2020 Joann Claypoole Blog, Culture, Devotions, Faith, Featured, Fire Starters, Friends, God's Glory, Hope for tomorrow, Inspiration, inspire a fire, Joann Claypoole, Love, praise, Prayer, Relationships, Spiritual Growth, Worship

Fireflies and faithful friends? Don’t you love them? We watch and wait for them every summer. For me, fireflies and friends go together like barbeques, campfires, and boat rides around winding lakes that never seem

Why We Need to Heed the Holy Spirit: Lessons From an Exfoliating Disaster

November 6, 2019 Jean Wilund Blog, Fire Starters, inspire a fire

When we heed the Holy Spirit, we’ll radiate the joy and peace of Christ, not the searing pain of regret—like me in my exfoliating disaster.

How a Dogwood Tree Points To A True Legacy

April 3, 2017 Cathy Baker Fire Starters, Inspiration

A dogwood tree sat at the end of my grandparent’s tree-lined driveway. It shaded the extra parking pad and was rear-ended more than once over the years. But it stood strong. My granddaddy sometimes tinkered

The Link Between Creativity and Sabbath Rest

October 3, 2016 Cathy Baker Fire Starters, Inspiration

by Cathy Baker Not so long ago I sensed the Holy Spirit gently reaching for the key to my ignition as I earnestly spun my creative wheels in mud of my own making. Every extra

Why We Can’t Be Afraid of Change

September 5, 2016 Cathy Baker Fire Starters, Inspiration

“We can’t be afraid of change. You may feel very secure in the pond that you are in, but if you never venture out of it, you will never know that there is such a

When Generosity Is Served in a Casserole Dish

March 7, 2016 Cathy Baker Blog, discipleship, Faith, Inspiration, Missions

You are loved. It’s this whisper that arose from the generous meals, texts, flowers, and calls I received after a recent surgery. The meal ministry, in particular, revealed preconceived notions buried deep beneath my own

When Your Neighbor is Yourself

February 1, 2016 Cathy Baker Blog, Devotions, Faith, Relationships

Most of us learned Mark 12:31a as children, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ But what happens when you turn out to be the neighbor? A few years ago, while attending my weekly Weight Watchers meeting,

When Life Shines Through Grief in December

December 7, 2015 Cathy Baker Faith

by Cathy Baker Even as a young girl I prayed I wouldn’t lose my grandparents in December. Both sets lived nearby and played a major role in my upbringing, as well as making Christmas a

Why Soul Rest Begins With Leaving Our Laptops At Home

July 6, 2015 Cathy Baker Faith, Fire Starters, Relationships

“My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 What marks the beginning of your vacation? Is it the moment you fill your gas tank and begin merging with fellow