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Anointing Jesus
“Six days before the Passover celebration began, Jesus arrived in Bethany at the home of Lazarus-the man He had raised from the dead. A dinner was prepared in Jesus’ honor. Martha served and Lazarus was among those who ate with Him. Then Mary took a 12 ounce jar of expensive perfume made from the essence…
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Finding Myself in Judges 4
Growing up, I had this image of what the “perfect” Christian woman looked like. Picture it: perfectly teased roller sets (no frizz in sight), dress suits that were perfectly pressed ALWAYS with nylons, and, to top it off, a spirit sweeter than honey and a home that practically sparkled with every step you took. And,…
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Sarah: A Story of Audacious Faith
In honor of Valentine’s Day, my husband and I, along with my parents, were asked to be guests on his and his buddy’s podcast. We participated in a Newlywed type of game show via livestream. Our friend had each couple play silly games, such as grabbing 3 random items from our houses and seeing if…
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Ruth- Audacious Faith to GO
As a global worker living overseas, a foreigner making my home in a foreign land, I’m grateful for the story of Ruth. She understood the challenges of having a cross-cultural family, of uprooting and re-planting, of learning how to find her identity not in a place, but in God. Ruth grew up in Moab, a…
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Mary-(John 12:1-8)
I love Springtime. The grass seems greener, the trees are fuller, and fresh flowers seem precariously scattered in fields, gardens, and almost everywhere there isn’t consistent foot traffic. After a long, cold winter and a season filled with joy and so many events and activities, I look forward to the spring and the gradual ease…
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“But the Greatest of these is Love” (Agape)
“For God so LOVED the world, that He gave His only Son, that whosoever believes in Him would not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 I have recited this verse for as long as I can remember, and for just as long, I have been in awe of the idea of a Love that…
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Embracing Motherhood: A Journey of Love, Faith, and Grace
A mother’s heart is like a masterpiece of love, stitched together with patience, sacrifice, and joy—throw in a dash of caffeine and a pinch of “Oh no, not another Barbie shoe!” for good measure! This describes my morning. Another broken toy, due to the refusal of my 5-year-old daughter. No matter how many times we…
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Eros-Romantic Love
The Greek language distinguishes between four types of love: philia or brotherly love, which fellow STXW blogger Tracie wrote about last week; eros or romantic love, storge, or familial love; and the one most Christians are familiar with; agape or unconditional love. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon and Pepto Bismol pink plastered everywhere the…
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More Than Hugs: Exploring the Power of Phileo Love
Okay, I’m going to be honest here: I’m not exactly a hugger. In fact, I might even avoid a hug if I can. Touch isn’t exactly my thing—I’m just not one of those people who thrives on physical affection. But here’s the thing: even though I’m not a big fan of being hugged or touched,…
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Letting Go & Embracing Faith
It felt strange to be back again. I know we still had to move our things out, but just being back made me feel empty inside. This was no longer our home, and we were no longer needed here. The Lord had called us away to a new assignment in a new place. What once…
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