Alyssa Wagner Photography What does it mean to be adopted by God? To belong. To be an heir of the King of Kings. To be loved. To be accepted. To become family, forever. To have a Just and Loving God for a Father. Today is a big day in our…
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Help For Your Prayer Life (Book Review)
It was my first breakout session at the writing conference. This outgoing introvert was working hard to focus on the outgoing aspect of my personality as I scanned the room for a few friendly faces that were not already engaged in lively conversation with their neighbors. One of my prayers…
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The Notice (Five Minute Friday Prompt)
Consider this your personal invitation to join a community of writers that pour out cups of warm hope on chilly nights. Join Kate and the gang for a five minute prompt as we pass the encouragement and partake some hearty grace. Happy to be taking part in this week’s prompt:…
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He Can, But Will He?
Luke 5:12-13 “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean. Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man, ‘I am willing’, he said. ‘Be clean!’ And immediately the leprosy left him.” This man with leprosy believed that Jesus could make him clean, if He was willing. Lord,…
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Heart Wide Open: Book Review & Author Interview
I initially chose to review Heart Wide Open by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson because I liked the title, it had a pretty cover and it sounded inviting. This book proved to be a warm and welcoming invitation to move from religion to relationship. I would not typically categorize myself as a…
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Ponderings from the Putnam County Spelling Bee
Sometimes you forget about parts of your heart and about things that make your heart feel fully alive…until you are staring those things in the face. On Tuesday I attended a high school choir concert and on Wednesday I attended a collegiate musical, and I remembered. Music and lyrics…the hush…
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