Author: Christa
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Maybe You’re Afraid
You see her standing and don’t know who she is. You busy yourself with your stuff and your kids. Telling yourself you wouldn’t know what to say, Assuring your mind that someone else will say hey. Maybe you’re afraid. They’re upset because of your choices In your head are their negative voices Can’t…
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What to Do When You Doubt God
Some words I haven’t been able to get out of my mind since I sang them several weeks ago: “They who trust him wholly Find him wholly true.” The phrase came back to me during a conversation with another believer. We sat together, tea in hand, and talked about the fact that sometimes it’s hard…
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God Doesn’t Remember. And I Worship Him Because of It.
I recently read these words about the Israelites’ forgetfulness: “They tested God again and again and provoked the Holy One of Israel. They did not remember his power or the day when he redeemed them from the foe, when he performed his signs in Egypt and his marvels in the fields of Zoan” (Psalm 78:40-43).…
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The Most Important Thing a Pastor’s Wife Can Do
The Pastor’s Wife. I wonder what thoughts come to your mind when you hear the phrase. Maybe it’s the picture of your own pastor’s wife, a list of qualifications, or a specific ministry. Perhaps there’s a certain task you feel is vital for a pastor’s wife to fulfill. The truth is, all of us tend…
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What’s More Important than Masks?
Give your opinion on mask-wearing, and the tensions will run high. Now that many businesses are beginning to require masks for entry, shoppers may not have a choice whether they cover their face or not. But put those same people in a different context—one in which they aren’t required to wear a mask and can…