Tag: Christian women
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The Gift of Being Hidden
This used to be Sassy’s favorite hiding place when she was a kitten. It was so brilliant, it took me a while to even discover it. She loved to curl up in that spot and sleep, as I’m sure she felt very safe there. We as humans do this very same thing. When we are…
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The Gift of Curiosity
“Be curious, not judgmental.” Walt Whitman It was the day before my birthday this past Saturday, and I decided to treat myself. One of the things I chose to do was go to Bath and Body Works. I took my time and walked around the entire store, smelling each of the scents. Then, I stumbled…
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The Gift of a Fruitful Life
Your fruits are a part of your identity in Christ. Are you familiar with the story of Jesus cursing the fig tree in the Gospel of Mark? The tree had nothing but leaves and bore no fruit. This passage in the Bible is there to teach the importance of fruit in the believer’s life. You…
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The Gift of Gratitude and the Thief That is Comparison
The gift of gratitude is in the true joy it brings, and the thief of joy is comparison. The one who holds true, permanent joy in their heart has realized the pointlessness of comparison and competition. No one is you; no one can ever take away your gifts nor your purpose. Even if someone has…
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The Gift of God’s Voice
I love this photo and vividly remember the exact day I took it. It was spring, and I decided to go for a walk even though I was tired and didn’t feel much like it. It was one of those days I yearned to be in the presence of God even more so than usual.…
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The Gift of Inspiration
As I brainstormed for blog ideas the other day, I couldn’t think of any. Then, the moment I got settled into my bathtub, ideas began to flood my brain. Inspiration is one of many ways God communicates with you. The devil loves to hijack this communication. Think of inspiration like the issues you have with…
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The Gift of Creativity
A wise person once said, “The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul.” We create everything, even life. How many of you believe you aren’t creative? Creativity is so much more than painting or drawing. The very first thing God revealed about Himself was that He is creative. Then,…
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The Gift of Vulnerability: When God Meets You at Rock Bottom
This New Year’s Eve, I decided to take on a project. There was just one more piece of furniture left in my home that needed refreshing, and this was the perfect opportunity to get it done. I began taking note of all the things I would have to do—remove the furniture from my home, sand…
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The Gift of Gardening: Faith in Tomorrow
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” Audrey Hepburn Do you ever daydream about changing the world? Making a difference isn’t always immediate. Change is usually brought about by a series of circumstances as opposed to a solitary, groundbreaking event. The birth of my blog, for example, is a result of not only…
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The Gift of Sharing
Laundry on Christmas Eve—“What a way to spend the holiday!” you might be thinking. You know, gifts are all around us if you look closely. I walked inside the old faithful laundromat, and as I scanned the room, saw it was practically empty. I noticed a little old lady folding her clothes and gave her…
