Just as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another as[is appropriate for] good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse, varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited favor]. Whoever speaks [to the congregation], is to do so as one who speaks the oracles (utterances, the very words) of God. Whoever serves [the congregation] is to do so as one who serves...

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Trust in and rely confidently on the LORD with all your heart and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him, and He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way]. Proverbs 3:5-6 (AMP)

Do you know that the Lord wants to be involved in every part of your life? Every part! Nope, not just the tidy parts, He wants it all. When we invite the Lord into every part of our life, that’s when life works...

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“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.” Psalm 4:8

“He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor the arrow that flies in the day.” Psalm 91:4-5

We had a nasty thunderstorm roll in at bedtime one night this week. The night sky was completely lit by unrelenting flashes of lightening. The house shook with rumbles of thunder....

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"Pay attention, my child, to what I say. Listen carefully. Don't lose sight of my words. Let them penetrate deep within your heart, for they bring life and radiant health to anyone who discovers their meaning." Proverbs 4:20-22

Radiant. I love that word.

If you were to ask me how I’d love to be described, one of my instant answers would be, “I want to look radiant.” Radiance is an adjective, but for me, it’s also a verb. I’ve always wanted radiance to be a word that describes me, but more so,...

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Have you ever set out to reach a goal but life seemed to get in the way!?

One of the things I like to remind myself is that despite all that we have to do in a day, we are ultimately the only ones that get to choose how we spend each moment. One of the choices we all have to make is how we care for our physical bodies on a daily basis. I strongly believe that if we do not make health a priority, we will never become all we were created to be. Not only will we not feel our best, but we won't...

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EXCITING NEWS FRIENDS!!! This past week we filmed the first 6 shows for The Dashing Dish Cooking Show! We filmed the show at my parents house, and we plan to go back in October to film the second half of the season. We worked with the most talented crew, for the most incredible network, (Cornerstone Christian Television Network) , filming a cooking show all for the glory of God! What could be better!? It was such an incredible thing to see how there were so many people in the room, all wit...

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When we set out to accomplish a goal, we often make one of two errors. We either try to do everything on our own, relying on our own wisdom, strength, and ability. Or, we pray and ask God to help us, but we fail to do our part. I have found that it is only when we actively engage in a partnership with God that the impossible suddenly becomes possible. After all, He never intended us to do anything on our own, so it would be foolish to imagine that we can accomplish anything apart from Him.

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Psalm 5:3 “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.”

Our family has been experiencing the winds of change. Let me assure you that much of it has felt like wind of hurricane force. I’m not great at change. I’m even less graceful as I wait for clarity amid change. In the “waiting room” of my prayers, my thoughts tend to look more like a whirling dervish than anchored stillness. One morning last week though the Lord used Psalm 5:3...

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