Church · ministry

Drowning in the Hurts of Ministry

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Perhaps you recall that my husband and I have launched a new ministryD&D Ministries, where we desire to encourage and strengthen ministry couples. It is out of that burden that I share this post today. These truths certainly apply to all who are going through any kind of hurts, but I’m directing my application to ministry wives today. If you serve in ministry, I pray that this post will benefit you! If you’re not a ministry wife, would you read it, and then pass it along to someone you know that would be encouraged by it? Thank you!

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Bible study

Four Tips that Will Help You Read Through the Bible This Year

Happy January 1, 2024! It’s easy to get enthused about new things like an exercise regimen or weight loss…or reading through the Bible, and then LIFE happens.

Yikes.

You can’t walk because you have a dentist appointment. You are invited to a friend’s birthday event, and the only food offered is pizza and chocolate cake. You missed your Bible reading because you overslept and had to dash to the dentist! What do you do?

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Bible study

Join Me In 2024 as We Read Through the Bible

Each morning after making the bed, I head to the couch in our family room, coffee cup and Bible in tow. Seated where I have a view of the dawning of the day, I sip my coffee from its warm cup topped with frothy cream. On my lap is my Bible, my journal and a pen. I stop and pray, asking the Spirit of God to teach me truth from this precious Book. As I read, the sky isn’t the only thing that is illuminated. The verses and chapters from God’s Word go from my eyes to my heart. God teaches me about Himself and His Son. My understanding is

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Christmas · joy

Having a Mary Heart in a Christmas World

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If you find yourself feeling a bit anxious over the fact that Christmas is less than two weeks away, today’s blog should encourage you! By the end of this post, you will have four things you can do to slow down, take a breath and actually enjoy these next days!

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