This verse has taken on new meaning for me lately. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”— Philippians 4:13 I’ve always disliked how this verse was so continually taken out of context that I just glossed over the deeper meaning and encouragement for my own life in these words. But lately, I’ve found myself praying, “Help me…
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“My fulfillment depends on my answer…” Whew. Convicting. “If I trust Him, I will obey Him gladly.” Elisabeth Elliot Obedience in the face of disappointing others is h.a.r.d. Especially when you’re coming out of a lifetime of seeking to please others. Obedience when it’s hard to say yes is hard.Obedience when it’s hard to say no is hard. But friends,…
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I got out of bed, poured a cup of coffee, grabbed my Bible, and set my phone to the side. ♡ I read the daily portion for my assignment. Check. ✓♡ And then I picked up my phone. I opened Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Immediately, the Holy Spirit pricked my heart with conviction. I gently heard the conviction of the…
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There are psalms you come back to again and again — because they remind you who God is, even when everything around you feels uncertain. Psalm 37 has been one of those psalms for me.I read it daily during the years when the world felt full of unrest, fear, and division. It brought me comfort and reminded me who is…
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“Worship: to show reverence, honor, devotion, adoration.” This definition of worship challenges me. We all worship something. Think about how you spend your time, your money, your devotion. You may have even sat in a “worship service” this morning without ever truly worshipping. Worship is not just a song, a stance, lifting your hands, or doing good acts. (It can…
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