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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
By Kelley Easley 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…
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Stress Wood
In 1987, a team of scientists built the “ideal ecosystem” in Arizona. It was fully self-contained, intended to prove how one might grow food in space. They named it Biosphere 2, and in it, the scientists created the best possible set of growing conditions. The trees they planted grew quickly – much more quickly than…
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Encourage One Another
A Weary Heart I walked into the grand hall feeling small. My shoulders were slumped, my head was down, and I avoided the gaze of the people I walked past. I was a zombie, functioning on very little sleep and riddled with anxiety. My husband and I had brought our daughters to the annual city…
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The Seven Churches: Infographic
If you have been following our series on the churches in Revelation, here is a final reward to finishing this project. We wanted to give all the ladies a resource, that summarizes this series. Print off this free infographic (downloads provided below). Share them with friends or have one in your Bible for personal use.…
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The Seven Churches: Church Seven-Laodicea
Introduction: The church of Laodicea is the last of the 7 churches the Lord was addressing in His revelation to the apostle John. It is also the only church in Revelation 1-3 that didn’t receive praise from the Lord, only a rebuke. This is a sad picture but we should be grateful for this example…
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Anxious for Nothing
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV) Anxiety vs. Peace In these verses written to the Philippians, I see two…
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The Seven Churches: Church Six-Philadelphia
By Kelley Easley Introduction: In Rev 3:7-13, Jesus turns his attention to the Church at Philadelphia. Also referred to as “The Faithful Church,” this group of believers is one of only two out of the seven—the other being the Church at Smyrna—who receive no rebuke, and only commendation, from the Lord. Founded in 189 BC,…
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