Category: Faith
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Patience & Grace Scripture: Galatians 6:9 (NIV) “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Patience is something we all want… until we’re actually asked to practice it. I’d love to say I’m always a patient person, but the…
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Strength for the Weary đź“– “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:31 (KJV) Just a note… Last week we talked about finding peace in the middle…
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Do you ever just want to keep everyone who’s ever hurt you at arm’s length? Like that’s the only way to make sure you won’t get hurt again? Same here. Sometimes distance just feels safer, like if I can control how close people get, I can control how much chaos they bring. I’m the type…
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Scripture: Philippians 4:6–7 (NIV) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Peace in the Chaos ’Tis the season of fall festivals, Halloween costumes,…
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Do you ever pray that your child will do the right thing? That they’ll be the kind one, the one who includes others, stands up for what’s right, and doesn’t follow the crowd, even though following the crowd seems to come with better snacks? Because same. The world is crazy. The influences aren’t always great.…
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One goal Colton and I have always shared is to build a legacy and to build it well. I grew up on a farm that had been in my family for generations. The land, the stories, and the traditions were passed down like heirlooms. Colton, on the other hand, is first generation. He’s the start…
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“The people you are around the most is the type of person you will become.” Have you ever heard that saying? I have, and not only heard it, but lived it. I’ve seen firsthand how those closest to me have shaped my decisions, my personality, and even the way I dream. I’ve also seen the…
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I saw something the other day that really struck me: if you want a village, you have to be a villager. So often it feels like our world has become “all take and no give.” Everyone is quick to ask for help but slow to return it. I will be the first to admit that…
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Everyone who knows me knows I’m an extrovert. I make friends easily and very rarely do I come across someone I don’t want to talk to. I thrive off of conversation and people. I get my energy from others and love being active in the lives of those around me and in my community. One…
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This past week has been hard… for so many reasons. Hard because it’s been a week of questioning. A week of praying. A week of searching for peace and just wondering where in the world grace has gone. Not only was this week another anniversary of one of our nation’s greatest tragedies, a day that…
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