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Struggle
We may not come away from our circumstances and challenges physically injured, but we are changed, refined, and polished in the process of b
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Hidden Treasure
In the face of Laban's deceit, Jacob remains faithful.
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Grace
More often God blesses us in spite of our selves, and our sin rather than because of anything we have done right.
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Plans vs Purpose
Sometimes, like a whirlwind, our days go by in a jumble of to-do lists, meetings, commitments. Life.
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Faithful Servant
This week we leave behind one painful story of God's provision to look at another, more joyful, expression of that provision.
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Disturbing Faith
God does not leave us to our hopeless circumstances, or our helpless states of mind. God is faithful.
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God knows, God cares
We can count on God's love, care and provision. May God open our eyes to see it!
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Ridiculous Faith
Be encouraged! Remain faithful, and continue to trust that God will do what God has promised.
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Love - Pass it on
We make disciples by sharing God's love with others. But we can't share what we don't know we have.
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Pentecost II
In number and in faith, they grew. It was all they could do. It was the only thing they could do.