Tag: Christian
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“Embracing Love’s Symbols: A Devotional Journey with Jesus”
The floriography craze, communicating with the use or arrangement of flowers, was introduced in England in 1717. Flowers have been used throughout history to symbolize a wide range of emotions, sentiments, and meanings. Flowers were also mentioned and used in the Bible to convey deeper spiritual lessons. Some of the flowers mentioned in the Bible…
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Embracing Our Role as Stewards: Balancing Care for All of God’s Creation
As we explore the relationship between people and animals, I must share a heartwarming and humorous tale about my husband and our beloved dogs. You see, after our children left home, we became devoted “dog people,” and our furry friends have taken a central role in our lives. To be precise, we have become parents…
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Embracing Community: Overcoming Loneliness Through God’s Love
During the Covid pandemic, numerous churches made the difficult decision to suspend in-person worship services for safety reasons. As a result, many of them swiftly shifted their focus to online platforms, offering virtual worship services, Bible studies, and counseling sessions. This transition brought about unexpected advantages for members who chose to stay home. Once churches…
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Broadcast Evangelism: Sowing Seeds of Faith and Accountability
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 (NIV) “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.” Have you ever heard of Broadcast Seeding? Broadcast seeding is a common planting method used in…
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Unearthing God’s Hidden Treasures: Our Christian Life as a Metal Detector
Psalm 119:162 – “I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil.” This year marked the celebration of my 43rd wedding anniversary. With each passing year, I’ve noticed that finding the perfect gift for my husband becomes increasingly challenging. It’s not that I don’t understand his preferences or desires, but at this stage…
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Living Epistles: The Story Our Actions Tell
As we journey through life, our actions become the living epistles that tell the story of our spiritual life. Each day, we have the opportunity to leave a trail of faith, love, and righteousness that can inspire and lead others to Christ. Our actions should reflect the transforming power of God’s grace in our lives…
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Finding Freedom in God’s Plans
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” “Why?” – A simple question that holds immense power and significance in our lives. It is a question we often ask ourselves…
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God’s Treasure: One Man’s Trash, Another Man’s Treasure
Our church is moving so I am currently listing our items that we will not take with us in several online FOR SALE communities. It is amazing the things that people look for and find in these communities as well as at yard sales. I have seen people’s eyes light up as they find STEALS,…
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Dancing with Joy
Due to my parents’ fondness for country music, I was raised listening to legendary artists such as Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, George Jones, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and Merle Haggard. During weekends, we would gather in the living room, where my father and mother would play records of these artists, and we’d all dance together.…
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Embracing the Eternal Value of Material Things
Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV) “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your…
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