God’s Not Yet God’s not yet. We’ve all been there, haven’t we? Our prayer requests are good. We believe them to be godly. They aren’t necessarily selfish. We feel they align with God’s will and
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Tag: Inspire a Fire
Comfort Cloggers – Blocking the Flow of God
It’s January and time for the annual fast at church. I’m not going to lie, this year feels uncomfortable, like a war, and I’m not winning! The comforts of my everyday life have created a
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This New Year has me thinking about new beginnings. Do you ever wish you could have a new beginning—a do over? I sometimes wish I could go back to when I was 17 (knowing what
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But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the
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Jonny Diaz gets us. He knows the human struggle with rest and presence. In the opening of his song, Breathe, Jonny paints a frenetic picture of a rushed morning and feeling behind before the day
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Hello, 2026! We welcome this new year–the 365 days ahead filled with unknowns. And to think what adventure awaits! Many have made their list of resolutions, while some prefer to call them “goals.” But what
Read moreStaying Calm While Parenting Angry Kids By Linda McDougal
There’s nothing like the month of January and a fresh start to help motivate families to learn new ways to stay calm while parenting. Without a doubt, it’s difficult in our face-paced world to manage
Read moreHonoring the Past While Stepping into a New Year
And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. ~1 Peter 3:15 NLT I remember the day and the place: July 20, 1969. I was nine years old.
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“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” (2 Corinthians 9:15 NIV). The Gift of Gathering We had already stuffed ourselves with Mom’s traditional Christmas breakfast. After the family cleared the table and gathered in the
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A Challenging Request Every December, our Sunday School class sings Christmas carols to 6-8 homebound members of our church. Often, these seniors are dealing with health issues, don’t get out much, and welcome a visit
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