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1 Peter 2:9 “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;” When we are in Christ, we are given new purpose. Our old life has passed away and new life begins. The…
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Passion for His Presence
You know those days where the heat is sweltering and the sun is blazing hot? For me, those days are very uncomfortable. But the one thing that always makes me breathe a deep sign of relief is when you get those refreshing winds of cool air that blow across your skin at just the right…
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Vantage Point
The more that I spend time with the Lord, the more my perspective of life and myself changes. The way that I see things is not how He sees things. Oftentimes, I find that my vantage point is off, and that I only see a portion of the picture, or a skewed version of it…
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Here in this Garden.
To be pruned by the tender hands of the Gardener is what my soul needs daily. Each and every day, O Lord, would you search me and know me. Teach me to examine the health of my soil, and help me, Father, to guard my heart with all diligence (Proverbs 4:23). Search me and know…
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Hunger for Intimacy
When I think about life before redemption, the single common thread that I can see interwoven in the poor choices of my Pre-Jesus days is this: Hunger for intimacy. I wanted to be deeply seen, known, desired and loved. Now, don’t get me wrong, these desires in and of themselves aren’t a bad thing. However,…
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The Beauty of Community
We’re better together. I’ve found that the most beautiful seasons of my life were the ones where I’ve been surrounded by like-minded people, striving after a common goal. Even my best days running this race of life alone do not compare to the most challenging of days alongside other people. But can I be honest?…