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The Jordan River Rules: Week 5

7/2/2024

Join us as we explore the lessons from the #Israelite journey across the Jordan River. Discover how to navigate uncharted waters with #faith and resilience, trusting #God's guidance every step of the way. Embrace the spirit of an explorer and let your faith lead you through life's unknowns. Dive into this journey today! #TheJordanRiverRules #FaithJourney #SpiritualGrowth #BibleStudy #ChristianBooks #FaithInAction #SpiritualLessons #BiblicalWisdom #Inspiration #ChristianLiving

We are thrilled to have you join us! Every Tuesday morning at 9:00, now until August 6, we'll gather for a Summer Book Club-Style Bible Study. As a community of like-minded followers of Jesus Christ, we'll share our journeys, support each other, and find encouragement together.

Our focus will be on studying 10 God-given strategies for moving forward, as outlined in "The Jordan River Rules." Each week, we’ll explore one rule and discuss it in the comment section. If you haven't yet grabbed the book, you can get your copy here.

Can't make it on Tuesday mornings at 9:00? No problem! You can participate anytime during the week at your convenience. Simply read the week’s chapter and the corresponding blog post, then join the discussion in the comments. Don’t forget to invite a friend to join us! We look forward to growing together in faith!

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3 Powerful Statements from the Book of Job

6/21/2024

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Dive into the timeless #wisdom of the #book of Job. His journey through immense suffering and his unwavering #faith offer profound lessons on endurance and divine #purpose. Three powerful statements that encapsulate his incredible resilience: 1.

The book of Job, found in the Old Testament, stands as the earliest written text in the Bible. It paints a profound picture of redemption long before the coming of the Messiah in the New Testament. Job's journey, through immense suffering and eventual triumph, offers timeless lessons on faith, endurance, and divine purpose. Today, we dive into three powerful statements from Job that encapsulate his unwavering faith and hope amidst trials.

Let's look at these 3 powerful statements:

"Though He slay me, I will hope in Him..." (Job 13:15)
"For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last He will stand upon the earth." (Job 19:25)
"But He knows the way that I take; when He has tried me, I shall come out as gold." (Job 23:10)

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7 Books of Faith: An Anchor For the Soul

12/15/2023

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The Bible teaches us that #faith is an active force, a transformative trust that extends far beyond mere belief in something or someone. In the Bible study,

Faith, a fundamental thread woven into the fabric of the Bible, serves as a guiding light for us as believers. From the Old Testament to the New, Scripture articulates the essence of faith, not merely as belief but as an active trust in God Himself. Let's take a journey through seven books of the Bible where the demonstration of faith stands as an anchor for our souls.

Let's embrace faith in action in the lives of biblical characters. God's Word resounds with verses that illuminate the profound nature of faith: "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen" (Hebrews 11:1). "And Jesus answered them, ‘Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, be taken up and thrown into the sea, and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him'" (Mark 11:22-24).

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16 Names of God: Jehovah Rapha

11/28/2023

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Jehovah Rapha: The Great Physician. In the tapestry of our lives, there are moments when we face the bitter waters of despair and affliction. But in those moments, we also encounter #JehovahRapha the Great Physician, who can turn bitterness into sweet satisfaction. In this blog post, we'll explore the significance of #Jehovah #Rapha and how His #healing power is not limited to physical ailments but extends to our spiritual and emotional well-being. #16NamesOfGod #NamesOfGod

Have you ever studied the names of God in the order they are revealed to us in the Bible?

It's a life-changing experience!

Each of God's wonderful names is tethered to one of His awesome character traits. When we study His names in this order, we see each of His character traits build on the one before it.

Let's take a journey through these 16 names of God—Elohim, Yahweh, El Elyon, Adonai, El Shaddai, El Olam, Jehovah Jireh, Jehovah Rapha, Jehovah Nissi, Qanna, Jehovah Mekoddishkem, Jehovah Shalom, Jehovah Sabaoth, Jehovah Raah, Jehovah Tsidkenu, Jehovah Shammah.

Let's discover the strength in these names and claim the truth found in Proverbs 18:10. "The name of the Lord is a Strong Tower; the righteous run into it and are safe."

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A Prayer for the Broken-Hearted

7/28/2023

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The pain, the void, and the uncertainty -- as there are questions for those left behind that remain unanswered. I’ve cried countless tears, not only to have lost a friend but for his family, who are as dear to me as my own. When #tragedy strikes and the unimaginable happens, it feels impossible to think, to #pray. The words just cannot come, and if they do, they don’t do justice to what we're feeling and experiencing. Praise the Lord that He understands us even when don’t understand ourselves.

This past week my husband and I received some soul-crushing news. A dear friend of ours had ended his own life. While we knew that he had wrestled over the years with seasons of depression, most people would never have guessed that he had any such struggle.

He was one of the kindest, most effervescent, and most selfless people I’ve known. He loved the Lord and his family. He faithfully served the Church. But away from watchful eyes and in the private spaces of his heart and mind, he struggled. He fought until the very end to try to overcome the darkness and depression, clinging to His faith and Scriptures such as Psalm 143.

To say that his family and friends are gutted, not only to have lost him but in such a way as this, is an understatement. There are no words. For the past days, even now, it is all I can think about.

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Finding Stability in an Unstable World

5/20/2022

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The world is rife with instability and struggles that seem to have no answers. #Jesus told us in John 16:33 that there would be times like this. “In the world ye shall have #tribulation…” The #goodnews is that we don’t have to be overcome with instability and trouble. The rest of that verse gives words of comfort. “…but be of good cheer; I have #overcome the world.” The question isn't IF there is darkness and trouble to deal with in this world. The question is HOW do we deal with this darkness?

The world today is rife with instability and struggles that seem to have no answers. Jesus told us in John 16:33 that there would be times like this.

“In the world ye shall have tribulation…”

The good news is that as believers we don’t have to be overcome with the instability, tribulation, and trouble in the world. The rest of that verse gives Jesus’ words of comfort.

“…but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”

The question for us as believers is not IF there is darkness and trouble to deal with in this sin-cursed world. The question is HOW do we deal with this darkness?

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What To Do When God is Rewriting Your Story

12/17/2021

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What to Do When God is Rewriting Your Story

Sometimes it’s hard to write about what’s going on in your heart and life while it’s happening. A testimony is easier to share when you can give it an ending that makes everyone say, “Amen!” Recently, though, God has been teaching me that life isn’t always about resolutions. Sometimes He teaches us the most when it seems like every detail of our lives is “in-process.”

Early in October, my husband and I learned that we are expecting our first baby. I think I experienced a mild shock. It took four tests and a doctor’s appointment to convince me that I was, in fact, pregnant.

Over the past few years, I’ve gone from terrified at the very idea of having kids to a great desire to have children. On October 1, my 29th birthday, I even wished that this year would be the year.

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