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2025-02-04T11:05:28-05:00

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What Does it Really Mean to “Have Faith”? Part Two

Last updated on: February 4, 2025 at 11:05 am By Amy Blossom

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What does having faith really mean? When we say someone “has faith” what are we referring to? “Having faith” could refer to many different things because it means different things to different people. The only definition of having faith that matters is the Biblical description. So, what does having faith really mean? This article is part two of a two-part series entitled “What Does Having Faith Really Mean?” In this series we are examining ten heroes of faith that are... Read more

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2025-02-04T11:06:46-05:00

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What Does it Really Mean to “Have Faith”? Part One

Last updated on: February 4, 2025 at 11:06 am By Amy Blossom

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When people say they “have faith,” what exactly does that mean? Does it simply mean they believe God exists? Perhaps they’re saying they trust that God will see them through whatever they are facing? Saying someone “has faith” could refer to many different things because “having faith” means different things to different people. The only definition of faith that matters is the Biblical description. So, what does it really mean to “have faith”? What is Faith? The Biblical definition of... Read more

Relationships and Religion

2025-01-27T16:21:57-05:00

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Feeling Down, Distressed or Discouraged? Praise is the Cure!

Last updated on: January 27, 2025 at 4:21 pm By Amy Blossom

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Living in this crazy world can cause you to feel down, distressed or discouraged. Thankfully, there is a cure for these feelings and the good news is you don’t need to see a doctor or take medication. The cure for these feelings is praise! We are all looking for quick fixes in our lives. The sooner we can solve our problems, get answers and turn the page on our circumstances, the better. Today it’s easy to find ourselves in a... Read more

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2025-05-23T05:15:46-04:00

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Tuesday Testimony: In the Midst of Grief God is There

Last updated on: May 23, 2025 at 5:15 am By Amy Blossom

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In May of 2020 I received devastating news that my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. My heart was broken because as a nurse, I knew what that diagnosis meant. However, as a Christian, I knew that God was greater than that diagnosis. I didn’t know what the Lord would do or what His plans were, but I did know that His will would be done. What I came to experience is that in the midst of grief God is... Read more

Relationships and Religion

2025-05-23T05:14:16-04:00

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Sometimes it’s Best to Keep Your Mouth Shut

Last updated on: May 23, 2025 at 5:14 am By Amy Blossom

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Do you struggle with saying too much or saying the wrong things or speaking when you probably shouldn’t? With the way things are in the world, sometimes it’s hard to bite your tongue and keep quiet. Today, we’ll look at 10 scriptures confirming that sometimes it’s best to keep your mouth shut. Your Tongue is Powerful Do you realize how powerful the tongue is? Proverbs 18:21 tells us that “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” This means that... Read more

Relationships and Religion

2024-12-29T16:07:02-05:00

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Why Choosing a Word of the Year is Better Than Resolutions

Last updated on: December 29, 2024 at 4:07 pm By Amy Blossom

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A new year is around the corner. This is the time when most people are evaluating their lives. They are deciding what they want to stop, start or change as the clock strikes midnight on December 31st. Making new year’s resolutions almost always sets us up for failure. Rather than fail within the first month of the new year, stop making resolutions and choose a word of the year instead. New Year’s Resolution Statistics Studies reveal only a 9% success... Read more

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2024-12-29T16:04:34-05:00

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There is Awesome Power in Prayer

Last updated on: December 29, 2024 at 4:04 pm By Amy Blossom

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There is awesome power in prayer – there really is. Many people don’t realize how much our prayers move the heart of God. James 5:16 tells us that “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” Today we will look at prayer and how we can pray to God with intensity and sincerity. God Hears Our Prayers In James 5:16 written above, we see that James uses the term “effectual fervent.” The original Greek insinuates that this type... Read more

Education and Religion

2024-12-24T11:22:16-05:00

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Jesus is the Reason for the Season

Last updated on: December 24, 2024 at 11:22 am By Amy Blossom

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Today is the perfect day to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. From the time of the fall of man in the Garden of Eden, God had a plan of redemption for humanity. God’s redemption plan culminated in the birth of Jesus Christ who came to earth to be the Redeemer of mankind. Jesus is the reason for the season. Why Do We Need a Savior? As human beings we are born with the nature to sin. We struggle... Read more

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2024-12-09T09:06:55-05:00

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How Are You Feeling? There’s a Scripture for That

Last updated on: December 9, 2024 at 9:06 am By Amy Blossom

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During this time of the year, we all go through different emotions. From joy to sadness, we are all faced with varying degrees of feelings that are dependent on what we are faced with. The good news is that no matter what you are feeling, there is a scripture that you can cling to – a promise of God that will see you through. Holidays Can Be Rough Two years ago this week my mother passed away. I thought I... Read more

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2024-12-02T22:03:35-05:00

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What is God’s Desire for Mankind?

Last updated on: December 2, 2024 at 10:03 pm By Amy Blossom

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When people ask what God’s desire for mankind is, most people would give the same answer: God desires that we live a life filled with happiness, love and prosperity. While happiness, love and prosperity are great and certainly are things that our Father in Heaven wants for us, the Bible tells us that God desires one main thing for mankind. Let’s talk about God’s desire for mankind. God Knows What’s Best for Us Whether we want to admit it or... Read more

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