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Living in Community

The past few years, one of the things on my bucket list has been to see the giant sequoia trees at the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. These majestic trees can grow 350 feet tall. They are massively huge and strong. Yet their strength isn't from deep roots. Their strength comes from the many trees around them. Unable to survive alone.... ever, they grow in "tribes" or communities giving each of the trees around them strength and support.    The body of Christ is like that...

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Christ in Control

“Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1  On the wall in my office, you will find this verse, handwritten by my granddaughter Sawyer. When she was in first grade, one of the activities in Sunday morning Bible study was to write out this scripture.   It has been on my wall to this day because it is such a reminder for me. A reminder to have hope. A reminder for my hope to be found in Christ alone. And a reminder...

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Having Courage in Christ

After listening to me whine about being overwhelmed, someone in my recovery group recommended a different word. “Full.” Life can be full. The people, activities and opportunities in any given day, week or month can fill our lives with blessings. How we see these blessings has a lot to do with how we see Christ.  God provides a great perspective in Joshua to encourage us to find His provision in the fullness of life.   “Be strong and courageous. Do not be...

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