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When You Don’t Want the Lesson, But It’s Already There

October 4, 2016 By Jen 15 Comments

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We learn lessons in interesting places, but I never suspected a blog would be one of them. Recently I sat down to write, steaming hot cup of tea in hand, warm sunlight coming through the window and … [Read more...]

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Weak Spots, Openings and Unchecked Boxes

September 19, 2016 By Jen 8 Comments

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Some boxes in life need to be checked. Some openings protected. Weak spots covered. One unchecked box resulted in an attack on my blog recently. It also opened my eyes to five valuable lessons … [Read more...]

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Hearing from God: One Real-Life Example

June 8, 2012 By Jen 15 Comments

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If you've ever heard people talk about following God or hearing from God and felt confused about what that meant, I can offer one small, real-life, recent example. So a couple weeks ago my husband … [Read more...]

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Are You Being Used?

March 12, 2012 By Jen 4 Comments

Sometimes we feel a stirring to get involved. We think about how we could use the talents and gifts God has given us... for His work. We start googling ideas, wondering how it will all come together, … [Read more...]

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7 Lists for Christian Living

May 17, 2011 By Jen 4 Comments

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Who doesn't like a good faith-based list every once in awhile? Yes, it's a list of lists, but we love those, right? Here are some quick picks for posts that list it out in 15 tips or less with … [Read more...]

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Why I’m Doing Much Better Than I Deserve (and You Probably are Too)

February 15, 2011 By Jen 4 Comments

a life in Christ

"I'm doing great! Much better than I deserve to be." This was a response from an upbeat parking attendant we met this weekend at Calvary Church in Philadelphia. It has stuck with me for the … [Read more...]

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Bible Verses that Speak to Us

February 3, 2011 By Jen 13 Comments

Did you ever read something, and as you read it you find yourself shaking your head like "Yes, I get what this is saying"? Maybe you underline it because it resonates. Or it sticks in your head for … [Read more...]

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10 Warnings about the Power of Words

January 3, 2011 By Jen 24 Comments

who do you think you are

Words. We know how much they can hurt; we know how good they can feel. Why are words so powerful? And why does the Bible warn us about them? The power of words goes beyond you and me. At God's … [Read more...]

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How to Grow Closer to God

December 28, 2010 By Jen 27 Comments

overcome worry, anxiety and stress in faith

Interesting things happen when you pray to grow closer to God. Who you thought you were -- or had to be -- gets thrown in the air like a deck of cards. As you pick up the pieces and examine them … [Read more...]

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Doing the Dirty Work … in Faith

November 21, 2010 By Jen 5 Comments

doing the dirty work in faith

We want change. Maybe it's the way we get impatient or reactive. We want to flip that switch, so we read up on it. We ask for advice. We fight the urges to do what we've always done. We want … [Read more...]

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