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2026-06-22T16:29:57-04:00

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Lessons Learned While Traveling to Spiritual Events

Last updated on: June 22, 2026 at 4:29 pm By Lee Ann B. Marino

It’s summertime in the northern hemisphere, which means one thing: many are busy traveling. Whether on vacations to visit sights, family, or new adventures, summertime is often a special time in the lives of many. Historically speaking, it’s also been a popular time for traveling to spiritual events, as well. American campmeetings, convocations, and Christian assemblies often have traditional roots during the hot, lazy days of summer, marking time not just for fun exploration, but spiritual growth. This time of... Read more

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2026-07-29T22:24:45-04:00

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How to Discover Where God is Leading You

Last updated on: July 29, 2026 at 10:24 pm By Lee Ann B. Marino

It’s easy enough to say that our life’s purpose is to know, love, and serve God. Every person on earth has this same life purpose. From the oldest to the youngest, our ultimate goal in life is to discover our Creator and come to a place where we know best how to engage with Him throughout our lives. This, in large part, is where complication enters the picture. How do we best serve God? How can we best show God... Read more

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2026-07-22T22:34:55-04:00

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Decoding the “R” Word: Is Religion our Enemy?

Last updated on: July 22, 2026 at 10:34 pm By Lee Ann B. Marino

I know many of you reading this are already curious about where this is going. We know about words with various letters, but what is the “R” word? Better yet, what could possibly be the “R” word? I’ll give you all a hint. The “R” word has become the most lethal insult in the church today. We say someone or something is the “R” word anytime we don’t like what they say or don’t want to discuss any points they... Read more

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2026-06-10T16:14:28-04:00

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A Summary on How to Discern the Gift of Discernment

Last updated on: June 10, 2026 at 4:14 pm By Lee Ann B. Marino

Many years ago, God spoke a simple word to me about the gift of discernment: “Discernment is the gift of ‘knowing better.'” In these few words, God echoed the essence of discernment, how it works, and why it matters. The gift of discernment is one of knowledge and wisdom. It is, in its essence, the gift of recognizing certain things and knowing the truth behind what may appear, what may seem to be, or what may look a certain way.... Read more

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2026-06-06T16:49:40-04:00

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Take Comfort in Knowing God Knows Your Name

Last updated on: June 6, 2026 at 4:49 pm By Lee Ann B. Marino

My name is entirely phonetic. It’s spelled the same way it sounds. For some reason, however, nobody seems to get it right. I’ve been called LouAnn, Lindsey, LeAn, Lian, Liam, Leah, and so many other names, I can’t remember them all. Some go as far as to cut off the “Ann” all together and call me Lee. This means there’s a number of vague corporations that have me identified as “Mr. Lee Marino.” I’ve even gone on dates only to... Read more

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2026-07-01T18:27:02-04:00

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When God Reveals a Divine Revelation…And We Wish He Hadn’t

Last updated on: July 1, 2026 at 6:27 pm By Lee Ann B. Marino

Almost 16 years ago, I sat in a Burger King in Puerto Rico. We’d just had one of the best conferences I’ve ever experienced. Even though I don’t speak any Spanish, the event went off without a hitch. It was a weekend full of divine revelation, God’s word delivered to the women of Puerto Rico. As I sat there with the other women involved in the conference (including my apostle), I heard them all say I would definitely return as... Read more

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2026-06-24T20:20:51-04:00

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Applying Divine Wisdom in Internet Interactions

Last updated on: June 24, 2026 at 8:20 pm By Lee Ann B. Marino

When the internet first started to become popular, most people responded with fear and panic. “Don’t give out any personal information!” “Never use your real name!” “Don’t talk about the city where you live!” “Don’t tell anyone your age!” These oft repeated phrases became codes of protection embedded into individuals venturing online for the first time in history. The internet was treated not as a social forum, but one to gather information rather than give it. To look at how... Read more

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2026-04-29T16:38:56-04:00

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This Father’s Day, God Remains a Father to the Labeled

Last updated on: April 29, 2026 at 4:38 pm By Lee Ann B. Marino

Several years ago, I preached a message on Father’s Day titled “A Father to the Labeled.” I’ve preached it a few different ways over the years, detailing it from different angles. Its inspiration lied in finding my own place in church, complicated by my own nonexistent relationship with my biological father. Looking for answers – especially that to encourage others with stories much like mine – I discovered why we often refer to God as Father. It’s not just because... Read more

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2026-04-29T16:35:37-04:00

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Don’t Get Stuck in the Past as You Remember Egypt

Last updated on: April 29, 2026 at 4:35 pm By Lee Ann B. Marino

There’s much to be learned among studies of the Old Testament. Perhaps one of the greatest ones is don’t get stuck in the past. As cliche as this advice often sounds, there’s some real truth to the importance in moving forward in life. The longer we remember Egypt, the less we accurately remember where we used to be. While there’s nothing wrong with an occasional trip down “memory lane” or remembering different times in your life, constantly thinking things were... Read more

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2026-06-05T00:26:46-04:00

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Your Digital Clutter Is a Spiritual Problem

Last updated on: June 5, 2026 at 12:26 am By Lee Ann B. Marino

Pay Attention to Your “Virtual Clutter!” Over the years, I’ve suffered a few massive hard drive failures. Whether due to electric surges or hardware failures, the experiences often resulted in a loss of most of what I’d worked on, up to that point. In earlier days of computers, we weren’t as apt to back up files or create separate storage, if for no other reason, we didn’t trust technology in its entirety. We kept hard copies of work around to... Read more

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