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A Better Government
The Current Mess I’m writing this in October. I have no idea what will happen in the United States in November. We are facing what is being called the most important Presidential election in our history. Many people say that we have gone from simple politics to a battle between good and evil. The United…
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Isaiah: The Prophet’s Call
Introduction In this installment of the study of Isaiah let us seek to answer several questions. Can you identify a believer by his or her fruits? Does Isaiah 6 describe Isaiah becoming a believer? In Isaiah 6:10, what does it mean that the people will be hardened (“dull,” “heavy”) when they hear God’s message? The…
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Embracing Faith Through Struggles
My Journey with Physical and Mental Health The Struggles For everyone in the world, 2020 was a struggle. There was not one person that wasn’t affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including myself. But it wasn’t the virus that got me. My journey has been marred by many health issues that have tested my physical and…
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Beginning Isaiah–An Important Message
A Sad Outlook “Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth! For the LORD has spoken: ‘I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against Me; the ox knows its owner and the donkey its master’s crib; but Israel does not know, My people do not consider.’ Alas, sinful nation, a people…
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Flexible vs. Focused Free Grace
Why it matters, an OCD perspective Introduction What must I believe to be saved? While this question seems so innocently simple, it has caused much confusion throughout our churches. I first experienced this confusion, and the immense mental anguish that accompanies it, when I was new to Christianity and had just left New Age. As…
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Isaiah: A Tale of Two Cities
Over the summer, Free Grace Women held a six-week Zoom study on the book of Isaiah. We were blessed with a fruitful time of fellowship and study with like-minded believers. Over the next few months, FGW will be using that study as a springboard to produce blogs, covering key passages in the book of Isaiah.…
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Keeping Watch Against Manipulation
Proverbs 20:19 NKJV “He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips.” What is Manipulation? Manipulation is the act of controlling or influencing another person or situation unfairly. There are many different kinds of manipulation such as gaslighting, love bombing, or guilt-tripping, but we…
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Accountability Obstacles
Obstacle #1 Accountability is a difficult topic in most spaces. This can be largely credited to the societal difficulty in broaching the subject. Most people aren’t sure how to discuss or navigate the topic. Accountability comes with such connotations as engrossing addictions, recovery programs, awkward conversations, etc. Truth be told, the idea of accountability makes…
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Cultural Christian or True Christian?
Introduction Recently, a well-known atheist, Richard Dawkins, was interviewed and said that while he “does not believe a single word of the Christian faith,” he does identify as culturally Christian.[1] He sees Christianity as being morally superior to other religions, such as Islam. As Christians, what should our reaction be to a Christian culture? Is…
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A Glorified Glow-Up
The search for the perfect summer glow Although my life as a homeschooling mom on a tight budget has been far from glamorous, and I’d like to think that I’ve largely matured past the vanity of my youth, I must confess that I still secretly love a good trip to Sephora—if only to look (and…
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