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We Are Free In Christ
This is the fifth devotion in the Holding On By Faith Devotional Series: We Are Free In Christ. Today we’re exploring the area of holding on to truth about ourselves and our future, when the enemy tries to sow seeds of doubt in our minds. Focus verse “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 Devotion Jesus has purchased my freedom. He has purchased your freedom. We are free! Isn’t this a beautiful truth? A truth we can dwell on today, even as we experience struggles and hardships of many…
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God Is Our Refuge
This is the fourth devotion in the Holding on By Faith Devotional series: God is our refuge. Today we’re looking at seasons of life where we experience deep pain and how we can turn to God for His presence and comfort. God is Our Refuge – Focus Verse “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 Devotion Sometimes we go through seasons in life where all we can feel is heartache. And in those moments, we feel like we’re alone. We can’t feel God’s presence or peace – just turmoil and despair. Our expectations and dreams for the future have been smashed into smithereens.…
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Do Not Be Anxious
This is the first devotion in the Holding on By Faith Devotional Series on the blog and today we’re looking at a command given to us in scripture: do not be anxious! Focus verse “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 Devotion In seasons of life when we are just holding on by a thread, often anxiety can completely engulf us as we envision ourselves being caught by our circumstances. It’s common in these situations…
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Embracing the Present with Leslie Moore
This is part of the Rule of Life podcast series and this episode is about embracing the present as a gift from God. In this week’s episode, I chat with my friend and fellow writer, Leslie Moore, about waiting on God in seasons of transition and embracing the present as a gift from God. So often in life, it’s easy for us to anticipate the future so much, that we forget to live and enjoy the season God has us in. Not only that, but we often forget that it’s in our seasons of transition that God actually prepares us for what He has lined up for us. So, instead…
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Just Say The Word
This is the fifth devotion in the Seeing By Faith Devotional Series: Just Say The Word. Today’s devotion focuses on believing in God’s word first, before we see an outworking in our circumstances. Focus verse “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.” Matthew 8:8 Devotion Often, our lack of faith is related to one thing. We can’t see any outward evidence of what we’re praying for. Yet, God wants us to have the kind of faith that believes in God’s promise first, which then leads to an outworking in reality. God wants us to…
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Trust In The Lord
This is the third devotion in the Seeing By Faith Devotional Series and today we’re looking at trust in the Lord. Focus verse “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 Devotion As human beings, we often lean on our own bird’s-eye view of things when we think about the future. We see limits; not possibilities. We think that certain things can only come about in specific ways. For instance, in our worldly mindset, we think that to gain money, we need a secure job. Or that…
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Faith Is The Conviction Of Things Not Seen
This is the first devotion in the Seeing By Faith Devotional Series and today’s devotion is about the assurance of things hoped for and conviction of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). My prayer is that this devotion blesses your life. May God’s grace and peace be with you as you read and meditate. Faith Is The Conviction Of Things Not Seen Focus verse Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.– Hebrews 11:1 Devotion When I was younger in the Christian faith, I used to see faith as a one-time experience of putting your hope in Christ for salvation. Now I no longer…
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Now I Am Free – A Christian Poem
In today’s blog post, I share a poem I wrote recently: Now I Am Free. This poem addresses the battle we often experience in our minds when it comes to who we are in Christ and the freedom we have. As Christians, we need truth to set us free as we take every thought captive in obedience to Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:5) If you’d like to check out other poems, please refer to that part of the blog. 🙂 Now I Am Free I fear pain, death, and slavery Yet, You tell me I’m free The chains of death no longer hold me In my moments of fear I listen…
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Stepping Out In Faith With Ericka Clay
In today’s podcast episode, I interview my friend and fellow author, Ericka Clay. We talk about her testimony of when she came to Christ, key moments in her life where God asked her to step out in faith, and what God has been teaching her as a wife and mother. Stepping out In Faith With Ericka Clay In today’s episode I ask Ericka the following questions: 1. Ericka, you’re a wife and mom, as well as a Christian author and content creator. Can you tell us about your testimony as a Christian. When did you come to know Jesus as your saviour? 2. Have there been key moments in your…
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Fixing Our Gaze On Him
To step out in faith, we need to fix our gaze on Jesus. This is the third devotion in the Stepping Out In Faith Devotional Series on the blog and podcast called: Fixing Our Gaze On Him. This devotion focuses on the story of Peter walking on water towards Jesus from Matthew 14. Fixing Our Gaze On Him Focus verse “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” – Matthew 14:28 Devotion I find it fascinating that after the disciples were terrified because of seeing Jesus walking on water, Peter tested to see whether this was really Jesus. He asked that if it…
