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2026-03-16T15:14:28-05:00

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God’s Forgiveness Is Full and Free—So Why Do We Still Doubt?

Last updated on: March 16, 2026 at 3:14 pm By Michele Howe

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If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 “You may be trying to hide past sins that you still regret. For them, you need a forgiveness story from Scripture that can become your story. When you are forgiven much, you love Jesus and others much. You are thankful, rather than guilty.” Edward Welch If I spend too much time... Read more

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2026-03-25T16:30:07-05:00

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Why ‘More’ Is Never Enough: Finding True Contentment

Last updated on: March 25, 2026 at 4:30 pm By Michele Howe

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Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4: 8-10 Give The Gift Of Eternity If God has given us a gift, it’s never only for ourselves. It’s always to be offered back to Him and very often it has repercussions... Read more

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2026-03-02T10:01:14-06:00

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Grow A Grateful Heart

Last updated on: March 2, 2026 at 10:01 am By Michele Howe

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When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; he brought me into a spacious place. The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. Psalm 118:5, 6 If we go on without gratitude – choosing to be bitter, constantly bemoaning our fate – we force ourselves to live in already unhappy conditions with the added drag of our gloomy disposition. Unwilling to stay mindful of the blessings we enjoy in spite of our difficulties, as well as... Read more

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2026-02-23T12:30:20-06:00

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Expect Big Things When Grace Shows Up

Last updated on: February 23, 2026 at 12:30 pm By Michele Howe

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I love the Lord, for he heard my voice, he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. The Lord protects the unwary; when I was brought low, he saved me. Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you. Psalm 116: 1,2,5,6 When I get up... Read more

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2026-02-16T09:06:52-06:00

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View God Rightly And Be Courageous

Last updated on: February 16, 2026 at 9:06 am By Michele Howe

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I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never stop doing good to them, and I will inspire them to fear me, so that they will never turn away from me. I will rejoice in doing them good and will assuredly plant them in this land with all my heart and soul. Jeremiah 32: 40-41 What I had to do was to decide if I would trust Him, even when my heart ached. We must learn... Read more

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2026-02-09T09:27:54-06:00

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A Grace-Filled Perspective Changes Everything

Last updated on: February 9, 2026 at 9:27 am By Michele Howe

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Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12: 10-12 In the midst of chaos, the Spirit often gives us a simple and clear mission, such as choosing to trust in God’s love, listening to another person, helping someone in his or her need, or preparing lunch. Your God has made you a partner in bringing his... Read more

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2026-02-02T13:33:22-06:00

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Why Gratitude and Grace?

Last updated on: February 2, 2026 at 1:33 pm By Michele Howe

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Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation. Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. Philippians 2: 14, 15 Gratitude never comes from avoiding difficulty but from finding yourself sustained through it. The degree of joy rises to the degree of gratitude, and the level of gratitude corresponds... Read more

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2026-01-26T06:40:47-06:00

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Peace Is Timeless

Last updated on: January 26, 2026 at 6:40 am By Michele Howe

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Trust God at all times. Psalm 62: 8 I have little hope for a future brought about only or primarily by human endeavors and initiatives. I have great hope for a future brought about by a God who pulls us forward by surprises and spurts, ambushing us with so-beautifuls and blessing the best of our worst. Leonard Sweet I received word that someone I love dearly is facing yet another catastrophic event in her life. She doesn’t need... Read more

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2026-01-19T09:12:59-06:00

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House & Home: What Hospitality Looks Like

Last updated on: January 19, 2026 at 9:12 am By Michele Howe

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The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places. Psalm 16: 6 “When we are in deep trouble we long to see some rescuer appear…Suddenly, decisively, kindness appears. And it is not the kindness of soft words or a gentle smile but a strong act of intervention, a mighty deliverance.” Mel Lawrenz I have a friend who takes in strays. I’m talking people here, not the furry canine variety. Ever since we first became acquainted... Read more

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2026-01-12T16:57:40-06:00

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Family Relationships – For Life

Last updated on: January 12, 2026 at 4:57 pm By Michele Howe

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Love and faithfulness meet together, righteousness and peace kiss each other. Psalm 85: 10 “An openness, when fitting, makes us a magnet for the people around us who are longing for just one person in their lives to be “real,” to listen to their story without raising an eyebrow, to let them weep without providing advice.” Carol Kent We have family and we have friends. If we’re blessed, our family members can also be our friends. More often... Read more

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