Beyond the Blessing

What was Jesus Saying when he Instructed us to be “Shrewd as Snakes”?

March 17, 2023

“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.” Matthew 10:16-17 The world is quick to accuse the Bible of being contradictory. While I am confident the Bible is the inspired word of God ...

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How do we Respond if we are not Chosen for a Desirable Opportunity?

March 10, 2023

Have you ever really wanted something but were never quite able to get there? Someone else was chosen for the position at work. Another person was asked to take the open place on the team. An opportunity with limited spots went to someone else ...

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How can we take Intentional Steps to find Authentic Connection?

March 2, 2023

Knowing something is true and doing something about it are two different things. Often knowing is the easy part. It is the doing where we struggle to find traction. It is an undeniable fact that we need community. We cannot live a healthy life ...

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Where does Community fit into our Busy Daily Routines?

February 24, 2023

Over the last few months my family has become very busy. Every night of the week we have something on the calendar. Going non-stop means the chores and tasks we would normally complete during the week now bleed into the weekend. Commitments fill ...

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Do Words Really Matter as Long as they Make us Laugh?

February 17, 2023

One of the ways my husband and I enjoy spending time together is by watching Instagram videos. He pre-screens them and shares only the best with me. We are both fully aware this adds little value to our minds, yet somehow becomes an investment ...

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Are we Utilizing the Power of Encouragement in the way God has Called us To?

February 10, 2023

One of the most powerful ways to help another person is simple, yet often underutilized. It is the practice of encouragement. To encourage someone means to build someone up with hope or promise.1 The hard reality of this world is that hope does ...

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