faith
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Pain’s Remains
I’ve been thinking about pain lately and what it feels like apart from the obvious physicality of it. Besides physical pain, I’m also taking about emotional pain that can hurt as badly as an injury or a disease. I believe… Continue reading
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He Loves; He Loves Not
Love and hate are very powerful. I believe that these two expressions influence the movement of our daily lives more than maybe we realize. Beyond the simple love of the sweet scent of a flower that we stop to smell… Continue reading
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Prayers that Bloom
Have you ever forgotten to pray for someone after they asked you for prayer? I have. Oftentimes, since I know that I might forget, I pray the moment I receive their request. Sometimes, though, the prayer-need requires on-going attention. So… Continue reading
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Stop Drop & Roll
“Stop, drop, and roll.” I remember learning that in school, and although the thought of ever needing to do such a thing seemed a bit scary, at least I’d know what to do when (not if) the time arrived that I’d need… Continue reading
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I Have No Words… Neither Does He.
I don’t know about you, but I’m not necessarily confident when I pray out loud in front of a group of people. It’s as though I cannot find the “right” words. I tend to focus more on the fact that… Continue reading
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Shrinking and Growing, Thinking and Glowing
Most of us aspire for growth. Naturally, as we make efforts to improve ourselves and develop our thinking, we grow. We should want to be the very best we can be, right? What would it look like to grow in… Continue reading
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From Misery to Ministry
Have you ever felt the weight of the world pressing down on you and needed time alone to mourn it all? In those moments, the last thing in the world we need is to listen to someone else’s problems and… Continue reading
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14 Daily Declarations for a Victorious Life
Living victoriously in the eyes of God isn’t necessarily about amassing wealth and fancy stuff, although it could include such things, I suppose. It’s not the primary focus though. I tend to believe that living successfully is about fulfilling the… Continue reading
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No… Know; & Know This 2 (Too)
“He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding. God has now revealed… Continue reading
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No… Know
Have you ever wondered why Adam and Eve took those bites of the fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil after God told them not to? And why did God even create such a forbidden tree?… Continue reading
Goodness Gracious! Shawna Russeau-Franklin 