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Freedom. What a powerful word. I lived 26 and a half years without realizing I was in chains. I thought I was free—free to live however I wanted, to chart… Continue Reading Freedom

I am not afraid to pray in public but I am not eloquent. One of our former church members, Kay Holt (Carol Bedell’s mother), prayed beautifully. It was a joy… Continue Reading Prayer

You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free.  But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. – Galatians 5:13… Continue Reading Good Deeds Are Contagious

You’ve probably heard the expression, “Out of the mouths of babes.” My 3-year-old daughter teaches me something most days. Time and time and again, I hear God speak truth to… Continue Reading Celebrating God’s Goodness

Things were not going as planned, nor were they going well. Moses questioned God about it. Then Moses turned to the LORD and said,  “O Lord, why have you done… Continue Reading He Is The Lord

I lift up my eyes to the mountains  Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your… Continue Reading Our Helper

I think it’s safe to say that we have all been hurt by someone at some point in our lives. I know I have. How do you forgive someone who… Continue Reading Christ Empowered Forgiveness

Acts 1:6–8:  “So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, “Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?”He replied, “The Father… Continue Reading Longing Less, Living More

The Carpenter’s Son The carpenter’s Son did the nailing—but it was my list of sins He took care of.He nailed it. “This He set aside, nailing it to the cross.”—Colossians… Continue Reading The Carpenter’s Son

Colossians 1:19–20 (NLT): “For God in all his fullness was pleased to live in Christ, and through him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything in heaven… Continue Reading Pleased to Save You

“No way I can do this,” Moses said in fear to the voice from the burning bush. “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the children… Continue Reading  God is With Me

“Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice” (Prov.13:10). Sometimes we can learn from unexpected sources, but listening with humility is important.  That’s when God… Continue Reading  HIDDEN TEACHERS