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Book Review: Two Tears on the Window

  Two Tears on the Window–An ordinary Canadian couple disappears in China A true story by Julia & Kevin Garratt Although they describe themselves as “an ordinary Canadian couple,” Kevin and Julia Garrett’s story is anything but ordinary. In 1984, newly married, seeking adventure, and longing to offer aid to a third-world country, the Canadians moved to China. For 30 years they poured their hearts… Read More »Book Review: Two Tears on the Window

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How to Seek God “with All Your Heart”

Love… Seek… Trust… …With all your heart. There are many scripture passages in the Bible containing the phrase “with all your heart.” Some of the better-known and frequently quoted verses are Proverbs 3:5 and Deuteronomy 6:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5, NIV) Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all… Read More »How to Seek God “with All Your Heart”

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The Will of God: Are you in it?

Outside of the will of God there is nothing I want, and in the will of God there is nothing I fear. – A.W. Tozer This quote resonates deeply within my being– so much meaning wrapped up in one short string of words. It implies complete trust in the God of the Universe, total surrender to His purposes, perfect peace in His plans. Oh, that… Read More »The Will of God: Are you in it?

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Bible Memorization for Children: Overcoming Fear {With Printable}

Equip your child to overcome fear Sadly, children who have experienced adverse childhood events are often prone to have ongoing anxiety and fears. Some of the fears may come at odd (to us) times and may even seem irrational. But rational or not, if our children are anxious and afraid, we should do our best to equip them with tools and strategies to calm themselves… Read More »Bible Memorization for Children: Overcoming Fear {With Printable}

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Why you Shouldn’t “Follow Your Heart”

Follow Your Heart “Follow your heart, it knows the way.” “Life is too short not to go where your heart leads.” –Alex Elle “Always listen to your heart, because even though it’s on your left side, it’s always right.”–Nicolas Sparks “Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow know what you truly want to become.” –Steve Jobs “Follow your heart and you… Read More »Why you Shouldn’t “Follow Your Heart”

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Deception and Discernment: Can Christians be Deceived?

Can Christians be Deceived? Absolutely. In fact, it happens rather often. The devil has been deceiving people since the beginning of time. We only need to read the first few chapters of the Bible to see how he deceived the first humans, Adam and Eve (See Genesis 3). We also find warnings against being deceived in many places throughout scripture. For example, in Matthew 24:4,… Read More »Deception and Discernment: Can Christians be Deceived?

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You Must Become Captivated to be Set Free

Chained to a past of mistakes. Swallowed up in shame. Shackled in regrets. Drowning in fear. Bound by too many cares of this world. Silently suffering from gaping soul wounds. Panic and anxiety always simmering just beneath that surface smile. This was my self-contained prison for many years. Trapped within the confines of my own mind, held captive by the memories that plagued my thoughts.… Read More »You Must Become Captivated to be Set Free

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Called to be Weird | The Call of Holiness

Living in the world but not of it ho·li·ness [ˈhōlēnəs] NOUN the state of being holy. “a life of holiness and total devotion to God” Hallowed; consecrated or set apart to a sacred use, or to the service or worship of God As a Christian, how often have you felt out of place while living by God’s ways and not the world’s? How often have… Read More »Called to be Weird | The Call of Holiness