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The Missing Link in Our Bible Study

Do you ever feel your spiritual life is falling short? Like all Jesus girls, we pray and read our Bibles. We may even fast, but our prayers seem to bounce back off the ceiling. And when life happens, you know, the tough stuff, we crumble. What’s wrong? What are we missing?
Many books have been written on the topic of Bible study, but they may leave out the most important part- application. If we fail to apply what we read and study to everyday life, we’re falling short.

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Do We Need to Realign Our Focus and Our Faith?

Pain coursed through my body. Strange sensations in my leg and foot reminded me of the nerve damage left by surgery. Did I make the wrong decision? Didn’t I have peace, or was I wrong?
Your pain may be physical or emotional. Something reminds you that this isn’t what you wanted from life. What is God doing?

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Is God Your Source or Resource?

If you’re like me, you have a running problem. I run far ahead of God, which makes it hard for Him to lead me when I am ahead. I’m already packing my suitcase in my mind for a conference in three months.
The same thing occurred when my temporary hearing loss sent me in search of hearing aids, an expensive item. I considered a bank loan, private financing, and dipping into savings. Then God healed me. Hallelujah!
The lame beggar in Acts chapter three scanned for resources, like I did. Resources accomplish little.

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You’re Not the Only Mom With a Wayward Child

I haven’t heard from my prodigal for several months. She never calls to check on me, and I don’t have her phone number because she changes phone numbers often. I guess she has no compassion or love for me.
But today, I want to encourage you. I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone. I recall thinking I was the only mom who had a daughter who turned her back on her mom, but I didn’t have to go far to find more moms and dads with wayward children.

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