A Study of Psalms Moving to a new area last fall means that this is our first summer here. We have new neighbors and new opportunities. Our yard is a little small so we aren’t able to really have space for a pool or swing set. Thankfully, we have a pool just five minutes from our house! We are excited to join. My kids are looking forward to hopefully making new friends but I’m looking forward to meeting some of my neighbors. Summer was the time of year growing up…
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What the Book of Psalms Teaches Us About Joy
What the Book of Psalms Teaches Us About Joy Joy is not something I could say that I have a lot of. When you struggle with depression, joy sometimes seems like a long-lost friend who never calls or visits. You can remember a time with her, but those moments are only memories. As a Christian, I’ve struggled with how to frame my depression with the idea of joy. There has been a lot said about sorrow and joy. Many articles, podcasts, and books have been written to help us navigate…
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How to Read Your Bible And Really Understand It
How to Read Your Bible And Really Understand It You grab your cup of coffee (or tea) and sit down in a quiet place. Your lamp is turned on and the distractions are turned off. You pick up your favorite cup and take a sip. You open your copy of God’s Word. The pages are stiff but you turn to the book of the Bible someone mentioned is a good place to start. Taking a deep breath you look down and begin to read. After a few verses, your head…
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Three Promises for Your Bible Study Journey
Three Promises for Your Bible Study Journey I thought I would be further along than this….. That thought entered my mind recently. I felt so stuck in a spiritual area of my life. I’ve been saved for thirty years and I didn’t see any progress. I felt defeated and stuck. Then I picked up God’s word and read words about sowing and reaping. I realized God was bringing fruit, but maybe I didn’t see it yet. The words, “Don’t grow weary in doing good….” echoed in my mind as I…
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