When Discontentment Steals Our Joy
Inside: Discontentment quietly steals our joy, but God’s Word shows us how to find lasting contentment by resting in Christ and trusting His sovereign care. Marci’s note: I first wrote this…
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EP 191: Holding Our Expectations with Grace: When People Disappoint Us
Inside: Sometimes disappointment reveals more about our expectations than another person’s actions. A reminder to hold our expectations with grace and keep our hope anchored in Christ. Disappointment is something…
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The “If Only” Syndrome: Finding Contentment in Christ Instead of Circumstances
Inside: How many of our struggles begin with “if only”? True contentment is found in Christ, not changing circumstances. Have you ever noticed how easy it is to tie your…
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Walking in Childlike Faith
Inside: The Christian life was never meant to be lived in our own strength. Jesus calls us to childlike faith and dependence. “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn…
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Trusting God with Our Everyday Fears
Inside: When the what ifs rise, I’m choosing to rest in what I know: I’m seen, loved, and held by my faithful Father. We all face moments when fear creeps in. Maybe…
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EP 175: Preparing a Place of Peace and Joy: The Life-Giving Role of a Christian Homemaker
Inside: Homemaking is more than chores—it’s a life-giving ministry. A reminder that the atmosphere we create at home can reflect Christ and bring peace and joy. A Sacred Calling in…
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God Appoints My Portion—Even the Interruptions
Inside: What if today’s interruptions are really God’s appointments? He lovingly directs our steps—and even the unplanned moments are opportunities to walk in obedience. God’s Appointments or Life’s Interruptions? I…
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Love Does Not Boast: Cultivating Humility in a Self-Focused World
Inside: Love doesn’t boast—it builds others up. In a world that encourages self-promotion, biblical love reflects Christ’s humility, putting others first and seeking His glory. “Love is patient and kind;…
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Dealing with the Inside of the Cup
Inside: It’s easy to appear godly on the outside, but God sees our hearts. Are we dealing with the hidden sins we’ve learned to ignore? It’s really easy to look…
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Biblically Caring for Our Aging Parents (Part Two)
Inside: A tender reflection on walking through Mom’s final days, and the comfort only Christ can give. If you’re caring for aging parents or grieving a loved one, I pray…
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Am I Growing in Spiritual Maturity?
Inside: Are you growing in Christ—or stuck in spiritual infancy? This post offers biblical encouragement and thoughtful questions to help you reflect and mature in your walk with the Lord….
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EP 135: There is No Need to Worry (Matthew 6:25-34 – Sermon on the Mount Series)
Inside: When we focus on the things of this world, our hearts become anxious. Jesus reminds us in this passage that we don’t need to worry about the necessities of…
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Do Not Be Anxious
Inside: Worry steals our peace and forgets the gospel. But God’s Word reminds us: He cares for us and provides what we truly need. Fixing our eyes on Him brings…
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10 Manifestations of Humility
Inside: How does a humble person live differently from one who is prideful? Humility is simply thinking rightly of ourselves as we compare ourselves to the Lord. We are going…
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Love is Not Selfish (1 Corinthians 13:5)
It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;” ~ 1 Corinthians 13:5 How does my Christian life measure against these characteristics of true…
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The More I See of Jesus
Mary Forbes Winslow (1774–1854) was the wife of a British Army officer and the mother of 13 children, including the Victorian Baptist and Anglican minister Octavius Winslow, a contemporary of…
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EP 114: Delighting in Being Keepers of Our Homes
One of the ways we adorn the gospel (as it states in Titus 2:10) or make it beautiful is by the care and keeping of our homes. We have been…
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EP 109: God’s Blessing Does Not Depend on Our Performance
We know we’re saved by grace through faith as believers, and we know scripture also teaches we’re called to live lives that strive towards and are growing in holiness….
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