As you proceed in faith, allow God’s promises to shape your character, decisions, speech, worship, and daily walk with Him.
“Sugar Birds” by Cheryl Grey Bostrom This book is about a young girl, Aggie, who falsely believes she has killed her parents after setting a small fire that eventually burns down their house. She is frightened that she will go to jail so she runs away. Aggie loves to climb trees so she runs to …
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“Bathsheba” by Jill Eileen Smith Bathsheba is the third in a series of the stories of King David’s wives. Bathseba’s story in the Bible can be found in 2 Samuel. In the biblical version, Bathsheba is made out to be a seductress seeking the King’s favor whereas in this rendition, she is seduced by David, …
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A Question Meant to Trap In Matthew 22:15–22, some religious leaders approach Jesus with a question about taxes. They hope to trap him: should people pay taxes to Caesar or not? Jesus recognizes their intention and asks whose image is on the coin. When they answer, “Caesar’s,” he replies, “Give back to Caesar what is …
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Understanding Our Role in the Body of Christ As members of the body of Christ, we each play a unique role that contributes to the overall function of the church. Just like the intricate systems of the human body depend on one another for survival and efficiency, so too do we rely on each other …
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Trusting in Divine Guidance Imagine a time when you are leading many people toward a promised land, a place of hope, abundance, and fulfillment. As we journey through this dry and desolate land, the heat bears down on us, and our needs for food and water become pressing priorities. It’s during these challenging times that …
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The Purpose of Our Book Group The concept of our book group embodies the belief that literature serves as a powerful tool for connection and understanding among individuals. Our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where members can come together to share their love for reading. This virtual space is designed for …
This book is written more as a documentary than a novel. Each chapter describes the life and actions of a different woman in history. It describes the massive amount of work a woman needed to do in everyday living. It also tells of the discrimination of women in general and the dfferences in how white, …
“Last Light Over Galveston” by Jennifer L. Wright The story in the book covers the devastating hurricane that hit Galveston, Texas in 1900 killing up to 10,000 people, the largest loss of human life, by far, in a natural disaster that the nation has ever seen My first thoughts on this story were that the …
What can a single church pew teach us about the evolution of faith, community, and worship? For generations, the 12th pew served as a cherished vantage point—a place where history, personal milestones, and sacred scripture intersected. Today, as church spaces evolve and modern technology transforms traditional layouts, the legacy of this specific seat remains. In …
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The Importance of Solitude In the Gospel of Matthew, we witness Jesus demonstrating this practice amidst a whirlwind of activity. He frequently takes time to step away from the crowds, sending his disciples on ahead while he retreats to a mountain top to pray alone. This deliberate act of finding quiet is not merely a …
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