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Serving God with Our Skills and Talents
My father loves vegetable gardening. He learned how to grow vegetables on his family’s farm in Jamaica as a small child. Despite moving away from the farm, he still enjoys being outdoors, planting seeds, and watching things grow. Nowadays, my parents…
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Thank you, Lord, that I was Created Purposefully
God created us purposefully. Sometimes it’s hard to hold on to this truth. Yet, despite the events surrounding our birth, the setbacks we’ve endured, or the mistakes that we’ve made, we were created thoughtfully, lovingly, and intentionally. In Psalm 139:14, we…
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Hearing Envy: Learning to Discern God’s Voice
My cat has a great sense of hearing. Often times, he’ll hear things that I can’t. One day, he was sitting on my kitchen counter. I shooed him off the counter, but I noticed that he seemed fascinated by the kitchen…
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Father, Help Me to Have a Heart to Hear You
I love recipes with simple ingredients. I’m often busy at work, and I love being able to make quick and easy meals that don’t require too much fuss. In my walk of faith, I’ve found that hearing from God also requires…
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God, Please Redeem My Life’s Story
Have you ever felt that you did something that couldn’t be forgiven? Or felt that you’ve made so many mistakes that you’re not worthy of another chance? This past week, I thought about these questions as I studied the life of…
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A Whispering God: Hearing God’s Voice in a Season of Chaos
Have you ever had a time in your walk with God when you’re faith felt as worn as a pair of old dingy socks? I’ve definitely had those seasons in my life. The feeling of being frazzled and stressed to the…
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Dear God, Help Me Build a Resilient Faith
We may never know why God allows us to go through trials. God may never reveal to us His purpose in allowing us to experience the difficulties we’ve had to face. What He may do is comfort us and offer His…
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God, Please Meet Us in the Chaos with Your Wisdom, Love, and Peace
Have you ever had a chaotic week that made you feel as if your life is whirling out of control? The car breaks down, an extra work project lands on your desk, and your throat starts tickling with the beginnings of…
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Please Father, Strengthen My Faith
I used to feel that, when I prayed for certain blessings or situations in my life, God was silent. I would wonder if God was ignoring me or simply didn’t desire to answer those prayers. However, over time, God revealed to…
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God, Help Me to Find Freedom by the Power of Your Word
Are you feeling stuck in life? I’ve been there, too. This week, God spoke to me through His word. He encouraged me by reminding me that in His word is the truth and wisdom we need for life. God’s word is…
