Scattered Seeds
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Do you ever wonder if your efforts matter? God’s Word offers encouragement for us in the plodding and sometimes wearying work of everyday faithfulness.
Wildflowers & Weeds: A Reflection on Spiritual Gardening
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The spiritual seed catalog describes abundant, desirable fruit and pesky, unwanted seeds. How can we ensure a good harvest when our “green thumbs” are lacking?
Faithfulness and Followers: Why I Quit Social Media
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Do you wonder if social media is necessary to grow a Christian writing platform? I share my own experience and why I quit social media to provide perspective.
Unexpected Treasure
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The last place I expect to find spiritual treasure is in a Biblical genealogy. But Genesis 36:24 tells Anah’s brief story and encourages us to be diligent.
Stones of Remembrance
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Remembering the faithfulness of God in our lives, remembering answers to prayer, remembering life-changing moments… these are powerful tools in all stages of our walk with God. It helps us to keep our eyes on Jesus instead of on our circumstances. It reminds us that our circumstances are not more powerful than the God we […]