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Lead us not
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Lead us not

When I think about God’s faithfulness, specific memories come to mind. There are the times the Lord provided for me, the times He spoke a timely word, and the times He guided me when I wasn’t sure what to do. But when considering God’s faithfulness, what comes to mind most are things I was kept from.

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Is marriage a good idea?
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Is marriage a good idea?

We had the joy of participating in a brief interview on marriage, and one of the questions we received was, “Why is marriage a good idea?”

Here are three reasons why marriage is a good idea and why each of us (singles and married alike) can and should rejoice in and champion the idea of marriage.

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Mississippi & Homeschool
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Mississippi & Homeschool

This past weekend we spent special weekend in Mississippi at First Baptist Church Greenville. Our dear friend in ministry, Steve Hamrick invited us to join them this past Sunday for worship and a concert. We‘ve known Steve for over 8 years now and have had many chances to partner with him over the years. It was a special treat for us to lead our song “Spirit Speak” alongside the choir.

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Everything We Need
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Everything We Need

Though there are many projects I’m eager to tackle, my main desire is to draw nearer to God. I want greater fear of the Lord, a soft heart, a deeper conviction, and a desire to obey and trust Him. I want to live with a greater awareness of God and the Gospel. I want more of the living that happens when someone truly believes the Gospel. I also want to more diligently love and disciple my family and the people that God has in my life. I want to pray more. I want to die to myself more. I want to serve those around me in ways I know I’ve neglected.

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Bible Recap Book & Podcast
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Bible Recap Book & Podcast

Have you ever closed your Bible and thought, “What did I just read?”

In my twenties, I had aspirations of reading my Bible in a year and fell off the train so many times. Most of the time, it happened when I hit long sections of the Word where I didn’t understand what was happening, I didn’t have a cultural or literary context for the book, or I didn’t see how what I was reading fit into God’s big story.

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Like A Tree
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Like A Tree

I wonder about the impact I’m making on the people around me.

My pride, my selfish tendencies, and other sinful patterns scare me. Though I feel secure in my relationship with God through Christ, I fear how my ongoing sin may negatively impact and resonate in the lives around me.

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