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BEHOLDS: A Redeemed Life beholds the word of God and their mind is renewed by His truth. (ROMANS 12:2)

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BEHOLD THE LAMB

It was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 1 Peter 1:18-19 Last week I ugly cried on stage in front of hundreds of...
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COME HOME

 Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil. Proverbs 4:27 Last night, I met up with an old friend for dinner. It’s restaurant week in our city (when fine dining restaurants are half-price for charity).  For a food-lover like me who is on a budget, it’s my...
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PEACE

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 It was the night before Christmas (and all through the house…just kidding, I couldn’t help myself) when...
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O HOLY NIGHT

O holy night! The stars are brightly shining. It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining, Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth. The lyrics of “O Holy Night” rip through me leaving me in awe of the glorious unveiling of God’s plan...
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THE DANCE OF SURRENDER

“Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to him? How are such mighty works done by his hands? Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary?” Mark 6:2-5 “Let it be done to me according to your word.”  These words were the simple response of a simple girl to...
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WHY MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE?

Have you ever thought about the power of a “before and after” photo? You know the ones, right? They are used in magazines and on commercials to show the dramatic transformation in a person after using the product. On display before your eyes is living proof that the product really works. Whether it is an...
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THE GREATEST GIFT

“The son of God became a man so that men could become sons of God.” C.S. Lewis Whenever the weather turns cold I long to wrap up in a cozy blanket, sit by a warm fire and read C. S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia. There is something uniquely magical about these stories that usher me...
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THE THRONE: UNVEILING OUR IDOLS

I’ve heard it said that the trail of every life leads to a throne.  This old adage means we can examine our lives and see how we spend our time, what consumes our thoughts, what drives our emotions and where we spend our money to discover who or what we worship. For many of us...
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HOW TO HAVE A QUIET TIME

Grab a cup of coffee and sit down with Marian as she walks through what her daily time with the Lord looks like and she shares a few of her favorite bible resources! Daily Devotionals: My Utmost for His Highest | Oswald Chambers The Supplied Light | Bill Freeman Daily Light Journal One Year Bibles: The One...
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