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2014-08-22T20:40:33-07:00

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Complaining and the Center of Our World

Last updated on: August 22, 2014 at 8:40 pm By Abra Carnahan

Complaining about life and seeking justice for genuine wrongs are two different things. But that’s not what this is about. This is about the daily complaints that I mutter—that many of us mutter—in the regularity of our lives. I’m not trying to make myself or anyone else feel guilty about “first-world problems,” because most of us reading this will never face starvation or genocide. But what we will face is our own lives, and how we respond to... Read more

2014-08-17T22:16:44-07:00

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Sticks and Stones

Last updated on: August 17, 2014 at 10:16 pm By Abra Carnahan

Do you know that old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me”? I think sometimes it is easy to forget that the opposite is actually true. In Matthew 10:28 we are exhorted to not fear that which can only kill our bodies, instead, fear that which can kill both body and soul. Bodies are just bodies. Like Jesus, we will be raised again. We bruise, we break and eventually our bodies will die... Read more

2014-08-12T20:23:55-07:00

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Gospel Beauty Part Two

Last updated on: August 12, 2014 at 8:23 pm By Abra Carnahan

Should we desire beauty? We know by looking at Scripture that inward beauty is more important than outward beauty, “Men and women look at the face; God looks into the heart.” (1 Sam. 16:7 MSG, Prov. 11:22, 31:30, 1 Tim 4:8). However, particularly throughout the Song of Solomon, we see physical beauty praised. “How beautiful you are, my darling, how beautiful you are! Your eyes are like doves behind your veil…” (4:1 NASB). We also see many women... Read more

2014-08-12T20:13:13-07:00

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Help for the Hopeless

Last updated on: August 12, 2014 at 8:13 pm By Abra Carnahan

As one who has dealt with severe depression for 17 years (to the point of attempted suicides) and emerged hopeful with joy and peace, allow me to encourage the hearts of those who are struggling with hopelessness today: Your pain is real. You aren’t going crazy, you aren’t a failure or a weakling and you aren’t alone. For most, simply choosing joy or forcing blind faith in someone you don’t trust is not the answer, but there is help. Please... Read more

2014-08-11T23:03:49-07:00

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Soul Food

Last updated on: August 11, 2014 at 11:03 pm By Abra Carnahan

This is it!! This is what I am coming to understand that seems too good to be true! This is what has been changing the way I think and feel! This truth continually takes my breath away: God delights in us!! You’ve gotta check out this sermon! I know fellow mommies, the kids need you and you don’t have to sit down and listen to a sermon — but this time, you really can’t afford not to listen. You can listen on... Read more

2014-08-06T02:19:57-07:00

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Gospel Beauty Part One

Last updated on: August 6, 2014 at 2:19 am By Abra Carnahan

Ladies, our beauty is an incredible gift. Our beauty is as unique as a snowflake and as powerful as a hurricane. It is a wonderful mystery. It is a reflection of God’s glory. Guest blogging over at Wings for Your Dreams today. To read the rest of this article, please click HERE. Read more

2014-08-03T03:33:23-07:00

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Decadent Beauty

Last updated on: August 3, 2014 at 3:33 am By Abra Carnahan

My husband and I got home today from a week-long cruise to Alaska & Canada in celebration of our 10th anniversary. I’d never visited Alaska before and was completely overwhelmed by the beauty there. One night we feasted (we feasted a lot, but that time) overlooking Sawyer Glacier. I never expected the water to be that green and the ice quite so blue. It struck me that all this incredible glory goes, for the most part, unseen — yet there... Read more

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2014-07-20T22:10:37-07:00

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Everyday Sins

Last updated on: July 20, 2014 at 10:10 pm By Abra Carnahan

“Sin is anything you do that you don’t do for the glory of God.” -John Piper in How to Drink Orange Juice to the Glory of God Read more

2014-07-17T15:09:16-07:00

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10 Years

Last updated on: July 17, 2014 at 3:09 pm By Abra Carnahan

About 13 years ago my bestie and I made check lists of who our dream guy would be. Blue eyes: check.Brown hair: check.A voice that makes me weak in the knees: check.No beard: check.Plays guitar: check.Is a writer: check.Enjoys horseback riding: check. The list was exhaustive. 12 1/2 years ago I kissed that man and 10 years ago today, I got to marry him! He met all the most important desires of my heart and God kindly replaced the 17... Read more

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2014-07-15T00:46:00-07:00

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Loneliness is a Gift

Last updated on: July 15, 2014 at 12:46 am By Abra Carnahan

Check out Jennifer Ebenhack’s post Loneliness: 3 Surprising truths that can change everything for some comforting wisdom. Read more

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