Never Too Far to Be Found
Ezekiel 34:11 ‘For thus says the Lord God: Behold, I, I myself will search for my sheep and will seek them out.” There are moments in life when we feel lost without even realizing how far we have wandered. Sometimes the drifting happens slowly through disappointment, weariness, unanswered prayers, or simply the busyness of life…
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Trusting God with the Path Ahead
Psalm 143:8 “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” There is something sacred about the quiet moments of the morning. Before the noise of the day begins, before responsibilities press…
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Romans 15:5-6 “May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” There is something profoundly moving about people joining their lives, gifts, and voices together…
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The Gift of Fellowship
Hebrews 10:24–25 “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together… but encouraging one another” There is something quietly sacred about sitting with others who share your faith. Fellowship is more than simply gathering in the same room or attending the same service –…
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Lavished With Love
1 John 3:1 “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” There are many ways we describe love in our world today. We use the word to express affection for family, appreciation for friends, or enjoyment of the things…
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Building One Another Up
1 Thessalonians 5:11 “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” Encouragement is rarely loud or dramatic. More often, it unfolds in quiet spaces—a thoughtful message sent at just the right time, a whispered prayer offered in faith, a listening ear that refuses to rush away. It is the…
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Seasonal Reflection
Ecclesiastes 3:1 “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” There are moments when I imagine my life unfolding according to my own careful plans. I picture certain doors opening, certain relationships lasting, certain dreams taking shape in predictable ways. Yet time and again, God gently reminds me that…
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A Heart Carefully Kept
Proverbs 4:23 “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” There are moments when emotions feel like the most honest guide we have. Hurt rises quickly. Rejection settles deeply. Disappointment lingers longer than we expect. In those moments, it feels natural to let emotions lead – to speak…
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Finding Peace When Life Feels Full
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” There are seasons when my heart feels stretched in many directions at once. New writing projects begin to take shape, ideas form, pages fill, creativity stirs and alongside them, new school classes…
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Not By Our Own Understanding
Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” There are moments when trusting God feels natural, almost instinctive. And then there are seasons when trust feels like a conscious surrender – one that requires me to loosen my grip on what I thought life would…
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Welcome, I'm
Marisa
Claudine
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Love,
Marisa Claudine