Quotable || The Pearl

“All pain’s a prelude: to symphony, to sweetness. The pearl began as a pain in the oyster’s stomach.” ~ Eugene H. Peterson ...

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Notes From the Pit

It’s difficult for me to choose a favorite Biblical figure, but Joseph of the Old Testament is definitely high on my list. You’re probably familiar with the Genesis account of Joseph (especially ...

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The Difference

The kids and I learned about Ancient India in our History textbook last week, and our reading introduced us to a number of Eastern religions. As we read through the tenants of ...

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Quotable || Love

“We should be astonished at the goodness of God, stunned that He should bother to call us by name, our mouths wide open at His love, bewildered that at this very moment ...

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Bonus Book Review: Habits of the Household, by Justin Whitmel Earley

As a mom, my primary goal in raising my children is that they know and love the Lord—not superficially, but with all of their hearts, minds, and souls. I pray that they ...

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Searching for Enough (March Verse—Psalm 92:1-5)

I’m part of a Women’s Bible Study this year called Faithful in the Mess. It’s a fitting title for this study on individuals in the book of Genesis, whose lives were indeed ...

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28 Amazing Attributes of God to Cherish

I’ve been in a funk lately, with my moods and my energy not where I’d like them to be. Culture would tell me it’s time for some “me time” and self-pampering, and ...

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Unconventional Love Stories

‘Tis the season for heart-shaped chocolates, crimson roses, stolen kisses, and crushes revealed: no doubt about it, love is in the air! I’m not opposed to a great romance (not the flash-in-the-pan, ...

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Quotable || Goodness

“Man has two great spiritual needs. One is for forgiveness. The other is for goodness.” ~ Billy Graham ...

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Acclaim–> Imitate –> Purpose (February Verse—Psalm 89:14-15)

I love to watch Kali as she watches Disney musicals on TV. She stares transfixed at the screen, studying the princesses’ every word and movement and downloading the details to memory for ...

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