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I Haven’t Met Many People Possessed By Demons, But I’ve Met Many Possessed By Their Possessions

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“I haven’t met many people possessed by demons, but I’ve met many possessed by their possessions and possessed by fear.” The preacher’s words on Sunday hit me like a ton of bricks. It’s true. In all our years of ministry, we’ve witnessed an awful lot of people obsessed with materialism and gripped by fear. Related

15+ Best Christian Podcasts for Women in 2020

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Here are 15 of the best Christian podcasts for women. Sure, men can listen, but these top picks are especially inspiring for Christian women, wives, and moms. Let’s get started! With the busy lives we lead as women, we don’t always have time to focus on spiritual or personal growth the way we wish we

How To Get Closer To God, And Really Enrich Your Faith

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How to get closer to God and really ignite your faith!

Have you wondered how to get closer to God, but didn’t know who to talk to or where to turn? As a pastor’s wife, I often hear from women who ask that same question. Here’s my answer, outlined as a simple, 5-point action plan for spiritual growth as a new believer. I pray it ignites

24 Bible Verses To Strengthen A Marriage & Draw You Closer Together

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Bible verses to strengthen a marriage and draw you closer to your spouse and to God.

Marriage is one of God’s most beautiful institutions, but we all go through seasons of difficulty at one time or another. You may feel vulnerable, hopeless, or even betrayed. Don’t despair! God’s Word can be hidden in our heart. Here are 24 bible verses to strengthen a marriage; use them to prayerfully draw closer to

7 Tips For Studying The Bible With Children – And Making It Engaging

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With young children at home, you face a two-fold dilemma. First, how do you grow in the Word during such a busy — and often exhausting — season? Second, how do you inspire and train your children to grow in the Word? Today we’re chatting about some simple, intentional tips for studying the bible with

“God Please Help Me Through This” – How to Pray When You’re Hurting

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God please help me, how to pray when you're hurting, plus bible verses for you to meditate on

We’d like to avoid pain at all costs, but sometimes life throws a curve ball that smacks us right in the face and knocks us off our feet. It sucks the air out of us, and it’s all we can do to simply whisper, “God please help me through this!” Praying can be so

15 Bible Verses to Cling to When You Feel Like Giving Up

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Bible verses when you feel like giving up

No matter how close you are to God, there are seasons when you’re exhausted and weary. We all experience it at some point! During those times, you may feel tempted to give up and quit doing what it is that God has called you to do… and you need a word. If you’ve found yourself

The Ultimate List of Free Bible Printables

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If you’re looking for Bible printables for your personal study time, bible study group, Sunday School class, youth group, or women’s gathering, you’ll find this list of [mostly] free Bible printables to be just what you’re looking for. These Bible reading plans, journaling pages, coloring pages, Scripture cards, and more will keep you motivated and actively

3 Bible Verses About Marriage That Will Change Your Life

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Have you been married very long? We’ve been married a little over 18 years now, and as the years have went by there are three bible verses about marriage (well, bible passages) that continue to shape us today. My husband often says he wouldn’t know how to have a successful marriage if it weren’t for

After Suffering Two Strokes, God Miraculously Heals This Father of Five

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Today’s post is written by Brenda, whose husband experienced two severe strokes, but God intervened. Duane is now a walking miracle, a testimony of God’s ability to heal our bodies when He so chooses. May this encourage you today! But God! Written By Brenda Hensley My husband and family love to hunt, and every year