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The Right Direction
By: Alicia Crowe I often find myself asking the question, “Am I doing this right? Am I being the wife, mother, friend, neighbor that God is wanting me to be?” Those questions come from a deep desire to honor God with who I am, what I value, and where I…
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Lonely But Not Alone
By: Lainey and Ansley Batts 2020 was a lonely year. Social distancing and cancelled events meant building friendships was a challenge. It was a reminder that relationships take time and effort. We recognize all of this when we talk about growing friendships with the people around us, but those same…
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Filling Our Spiritual Cup
By: Ana Batts I opened the drawer that sits under my coffee maker. Nothing. An empty drawer. The coffee pods were gone. My cup was empty. Panic set in. How could I face my day with an empty cup?!? That quiet moment standing there contemplating the possibility of a $5…
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A Love Affair of the Greatest Kind
By: Becky Gwartney In the most recent blog, Becky Gwartney asks a simple question, “How is your love relationship with God?” When my husband and I were dating, we couldn’t find enough time to be together. We lived in different states for a couple of months before our wedding, and…
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Always Growing
In Matthew 7, we are cautioned to observe the fruits grown by all people. Matthew writes we should beware of those who come graciously disguised but are deceitful having intentions to harm. We should know these imposters, he says, based on their fruit. This concept seems abstract, but it is…
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Helping Our Girls Make Good Choices
by Diana Bryant We make dozens of choices each day. Usually the first one is whether to get up when the alarm goes off or hit the snooze button. It continues from there. What will I wear today? Will I curl my hair or just pull it back in a…
Shine! 