Author: Christa
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Love is Always Patient
1 Corinthians 13 never convicted me more than when I became a mother to four children. I think somewhere along the line I started thinking I could speak unkindly and impatiently to my children because, well, after all, I am the authority figure. God’s Word cuts to the chase when it tells me, first of…
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Can You Have Hope in Hopeless Times?
Just wait—it only gets worse. It’s a statement I’ve heard many times. I first remember hearing it when I became engaged. Always spoken by an unhappily married person, the comment usually went something like this: “You’re happy now, but give it a year or two; it gets worse.” The comment became much more frequent, however,…
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Nothing is Ever Good Enough
When I picture a greedy person, the image of Ebenezer Scrooge comes to mind. He counts his money repeatedly and refuses to give to the needy around him. Despite his abundant wealth, he always wants more. When I picture a greedy person, I’ll tell you who doesn’t come to my mind: me. Me? Greedy? Certainly not!…
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When Someone Randomly Comes to Your Mind
Sometimes a person comes to my mind and I wonder how they’re doing. I may forget the wondering as another thought replaces it. Or I may follow up on it. The times I follow up on it are my favorite. That’s when I pray for the person. Perhaps I pray a specific verse for them…
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What Does God Do With a Fearful Person?
There is a lot of fear surrounding us these days. From the news and our social media feeds to the look on people’s faces in the grocery store, fear is proving to be a powerful motivator. What Does God Do When You’re Afraid? I’m using the chronological Bible reading plan this year, and recently finished…