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I blog to show parents they can trust God to provide for their families as they walk in His ways.

Humanity’s greatest gift is free will, the ability to choose the course of our lives. This gift was established in the Garden of Eden when God first instructed Adam on what he was permitted to eat and what he was forbidden to eat. Yet God did not stand over Adam, forcing him to make the […]

Humanity’s Great Gift- Free Will

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From the beginning, God the Father had a plan when he gave humanity free will. He understood sin would separate people from their chance at a “Garden of Eden” experience. One marked by a personal relationship with Him, provision, protection and purpose. Jesus was always part of the plan, opening the way for all to […]

Our Chance In The Garden of Eden

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The authority of the believer has been exhibited from the Old Testament through the New Testament. It is the posession of every true follower of Christ. Throughout the Old Testament, Moses used the staff of God- a visible symbol of divine authority and power. He used it in obedience as the Lord directed. The most […]

The Authority of The Believer

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Prayer is the key that opens our lives to God’s blessings in every area, whether we’re facing disaster, financial strain, health issues, relationship struggles or any other challenge. We can choose to live independently of Him or we can invite Him in through prayer. The Lord, in His mercy, can and does intervene even when […]

Prayer Is How We Receive Blessings

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Fasting is a common spiritual practice in many Christian communities. Most often it involves abstaining from food for a set number of hours or days during specific times of the year. Some believers choose to fast at the beginning of the year as a way of dedicating the first portion of the year to God- […]

Fasting: The Type God Chooses

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