Favorite Devotionals and Bible Studies

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Devotionals and studies are great tools for digging deeper into God’s Word, the Bible. Whether you decide to work through a study individually or with a group or simply read and pray through a devotional, make a daily commitment to yourself and the Lord to take time to immerse yourself in the Word. You won’t…

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Where are You? Walking with God

A narrow forest path made of wooden planks, surrounded by dense green foliage, seems like a divine creation. The misty scene focuses on the ground, leading to a blurred, shadowy forest in the background, as if God himself painted it with mystery.

A couple months ago my friend, Sarah, and I took a trip to the North Shore of Minnesota. While hiking Gooseberry Falls we came upon numerous signs with maps of the area. Each included “YOU ARE HERE” to advise hikers as to their exact location. We had to laugh each time we read the words.…

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Faith Walks and Talks

A narrow dirt path winds through a lush, green forest, surrounded by tall trees and dense foliage. Sunlight filters through the canopy, casting dappled light on the ground, much like faith guiding one's journey with subtle yet unwavering illumination.

In continuing the topic of healthy habits for families, let’s talk about faith walks. Children do what they see Mom and Dad doing. So, if we want our children to walk in faith, we need to do the same. This concept was brought home to me when my boys were little. I would often curl…

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