Tag: faith
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Two Pillars

The account of Anna and Simeon in Luke 2:25-38 is one of the lesser-known stories within the Christmas narratives, yet there is much we can learn from it. In this account, the Lord’s parents bring the newborn Savior to the temple. There, they encounter Anna and Simeon, two Old Testament believers. It is worth noting…
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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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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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My Own Worst Enemy

We never imagine that we would intentionally work against ourselves. If we are not our own cheerleader how will we move forward, do our best, be encouraged, or encourage others? However, I recently found myself in a place completely out of my comfort zone, where I had to trust God’s good plan for me.…
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Contemplations of Quarantine: Ten Lessons from the Garden

We have attempted a garden for many years and we usually call it a “learning experience” because frankly, we have had mixed results. But, there is something about trying again and hoping for that bountiful harvest of overflowing baskets full of beautiful, shiny produce. This year, we were highly motivated because we thought we may…
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The Mourning After

Life as we’ve known it has changed in a big way in just a few short days. I’ve seen an abundance of positive social media posts aimed at getting people to look at the bright side, keep the faith, laugh, make the most of it, and on and on. I am so grateful for these…
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Your Bible: Defeat the Dust – Part I

Part 1 of a 2 Part Series Does your Bible have a layer of dust that menacingly stares you down every time you walk past it? Do the dust bunnies have teeth and taunt you when you think of reading it? You just might be in that small percentage of the population who suffer from…