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The Clay

Placed on the wheel of life, spinning; Human nature follows the bent of sinning. Round and round and round we go, What we will become, only God knows. The Potter takes his place next to me- Accepted His offer of … Continue reading

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Drifting

Living near an ocean coast for the vast majority of my childhood, it was drilled into me as a tiny child to be careful of the undertow current, the general current, and how to escape them. With an undertow, it’s … Continue reading

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The Hunted

Ducking and diving, I’m too used to hiding; I am the hunted. Fear stretches near, Attacks are upon my back I am the hunted. Wide eyes search for escape. This peril, all can relate. I am the hunted. Innocent like … Continue reading

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False Prophets

Profound… When asking my 9-year old what topic I should blog about today, he took some time in my Bible app and came up with two words: “false prophets.” This got my mind spinning… we sometimes have the stereotype that … Continue reading

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My Psalm

Sometimes, we just need to cry out to God. When I was struggling in a deep dark pit, I used the gift and beauty of poetry to cry out to the Lord and bare my very soul to the One … Continue reading

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Divisions

When praying about today’s topic, God already knew what was on my heart. 1 Corinthians 1:10 is about divisions in the church. It so happened to be today’s Verse of the Day on BibleGateway.com, which is a site I use … Continue reading

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Down Day

Today’s devotional is simply to say, “It’s okay to not be okay.” And it is. I’m sure I’m not the only one with the perfectionist/people-pleaser gene. I’m also not the only one who has had bad experiences, gets emotional or … Continue reading

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Choice

Speak out with words Or use none at all. Sit on the hands Or answer the call. Embrace the blessings Or set up a wall. Cower in opposition Or for truth stand tall. Run the race Or settle for a … Continue reading

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Weary?

Many people have a life verse. What’s yours? Mine is Galatians 6:9, which talks about not growing weary in doing good, because we will reap a harvest in due season if we don’t give up. Some days, I am weary, … Continue reading

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Family

This day after Mother’s Day, my mind cannot help but rest on the topic of family. No words could encompass the spiritual diseases that wrack our families today. Pressures of culture, intrusive technology, “the American Dream,” and more, cultivate a … Continue reading

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Short & Sweet

Sometimes we need those “short & sweet” reminders of who we are in Christ to lift our spirits. Think upon these words: I am not a victim – I can be victorious I am not a conquest – I am … Continue reading

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Fathom

God loves you… More than your dreams can fathom. More than your eyes can see. More than your ears have heard. More than your mind can comprehend. More than your heart has ever known. ©️Rachel D. Lyne

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