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You Need to have a New Perspective about God's Discipline

No one wants to be on the receiving end of God's discipline. But what if there's a wonderful higher purpose in His discipline that demonstrates His love?

How to Give God Glory Every Day - Counting My Blessings

If you and I are going to ask what would give God glory, we need to know how to give God glory! The Bible gives the following 5 ways to glorify God consistently. #WWGGG #GiveGodGlory #HopeinGod #CountingmyBlessings

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Unconditional love isn’t easy—it’s a choice we must make repeatedly, even when hope feels distant, reassurance is absent, and there’s no reciprocation or recognition. Join us this week. #unconditionallove #mareedee #IntentionalChristmasLove

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By God’s grace and because of your generosity, we will continue to provide free Bible study resources for Christian women in 2021 and beyond!

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How to Use Our Smartphones for Spiritual Growth | 4 Easy Ways

We can use our smartphones for spiritual growth in countless ways, for the glory of God and the good of others. In this post, Kyleigh Dunn offers four practical and creative ways to use our smartphones as a tool. With intention, our glowing screens can aid us in spiritual disciplines, facilitate connection and fellowship, provide encouragement, and plants seeds for sanctification.

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A Broken Hallelujah: Practicing Gratitude in Seasons of Grief

During times of suffering, our first thought is seldom thanksgiving. Offering gratitude from a broken heart is a sacrifice. By definition, sacrifice implies an offering to God that cost us something. Yet, offering the sacrifice of thanksgiving gives us an eternal perspective on the hard places of life.

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4 Reasons to Use Technology for Spiritual Growth

Technology can have a harmful impact if used without restraint and discernment. But, using technology for spiritual growth can be beneficial. Jill Miller shares four powerful reasons to use technology to grow in your understanding of God's Word and to nourish and strengthen your faith. You'll discover links to software, Bible apps, and other online tools you can use to grow spiritually.

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How to Make Gift-Giving Easier and Bless Your Family

How would you like to remove some of the stress of Christmas shopping and make gift giving easier? Our family believes this change will bless you and help you make Jesus the focus of your celebration. #Christmas #GiftGiving Blessings #WWGGG

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❤️ Week 1: Love God First ❤️

Let’s kick off the Intentional Christmas Love Challenge by focusing on loving God with all our hearts, souls, and minds. 💖 This week, discover ways to intentionally express your love for Him—through prayer, scripture, and moments of gratitude. 🙏 💬 What is one way you’ll prioritize loving God this week? #IntentionalChristmasLove #LoveGodFirst #FaithfulChristmas #mareedee

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Pray Like David | Free 6-Week Bible Study

Our free six-week study of David’s life and Psalms will bring comfort, direction, and confidence to our prayer lives. His life will become for us an example on how to persist in prayer, persevere in affliction, and submit to a holy God who allows suffering to shape us into His image.rnrnThroughout the study, you will receive weekly e-mails packed to the brim with free resources to help you immerse yourself in the prayerbook of the Bible.

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A Look Inside our Free 7-Day Beatitudes Study with Sarah Koontz

In the Beatitudes, Jesus Christ offers us a type of inner satisfaction and sufficiency that is not dependent on our current circumstances. This often misunderstood and misapplied passage of Scripture is a description of the qualities God’s people possess. The divine joy and perfect happiness we crave are found in Christ alone. Because we are blessed by God and our eternal reward is secure, we can live righteously upon this earth.rn

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How to Jumpstart Your Bible Study Routine {When You Don't "Feel" Like It}

For years I didn't have a regular Bible study routine. The longer and longer I stayed out of God’s Word, the more space there was in my soul for the ways of this world to infiltrate my life. As a result, I became discontent and discouraged. So what do we do when our heart wants to follow God, but we don’t quite feel like studying God’s Word? If you are struggling in your Bible study routine, here are 3 simple steps to help reconnect your heart with His.

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