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From Religion to Relationship: My Journey to Knowing Jesus
More recently, I have been beating the proverbial drum about relationship over religion. I realize it can be difficult to understand and embrace this concept, and all too often, the discussion can appear critical, condemning, and uncompassionate toward those in religion. So, I want to say something important: this is not a criticism of Catholics… Continue reading
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Choices: Jesus, Barabbas, the Crowd, and the Criminal
Earlier this morning, I was reading about the events leading up to and including Jesus’ crucifixion. Something stood out to me like never before. When given the choice by Pilate, the people chose salvation for a prisoner and criminal (Barabbas) over Jesus (Matthew 27:15-26). Conversely, while hanging on the cross, Jesus chose a criminal for… Continue reading
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It’s Personal – A Series on the Heart of the Father
Part 3: Come As You Are They tell you never to read the comments. I get why. They’re brutal! Sometimes, though, I find them insightful even if brutal. This blog post is brought to by the Comments section. I saw an Instagram reel recently where someone was talking about how a particular Only Fans “model”… Continue reading
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The Light That Pierces Darkness
Christmas 2025 I have heard this phrase so many times during this Christmas season and spent some time reflecting on it. I share these reflections below. I wish you a very Merry Christmas, and I excitedly exclaim, “Our Light has come!” Jesus, the Light That Pierces the Darkness From the opening lines of Scripture in… Continue reading
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“Follow Me”
Matthew 9:9 I am reading the Gospel According to Matthew right now, and I questioned something I noticed for the first time today and not in my prior readings of it. In Chapter 9, verse 9, Jesus calls Matthew to follow Him: As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting… Continue reading
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To The Sent Ones – Arise and Prepare the Way of the Lord!
Months ago, the Lord woke me up at 1:57 am for several nights in a row. He led me to this verse: Now Elizabeth’s full time came for her to be delivered, and she brought forth a son. ~Luke 1:57 NKJV This verse refers to the birth of Jesus’ cousin, John the Baptist. Prophetically, even… Continue reading
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Free Gifts! (Parts 3 and 4) – The Gifts of Justification and Righteousness
Until now, I haven’t spent much time pondering and reflecting on the topics of justification and righteousness. Since delving in a bit more, I have come to realize how important these two things are in our walk of faith. Each one says something very important about the born again believer, and more so, about God… Continue reading
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Free Gifts!
Romans 5:12-21 With Thanksgiving now behind us here in the United States, we head into the hustle and bustle of the weeks before Christmas. We somehow have one less week between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, which means I have one less week to procrastinate! It also means many of us will be decorating, shopping,… Continue reading
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He is Faithful
We are in South Carolina to visit our oldest son and attend the Mizzou vs University of South Carolina football game. We decided to walk around the USC campus. It’s one of our faves. Complete southern charm! I was stressing about what to post today because we are traveling. My goal is to post once… Continue reading