Thoughts along the Journey…
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- Growing in Grace
- Attributes of God
- Encouragement
- Comfort
- Trusting God
- Obedience
- Witnessing
- Christmas
- Purpose
- Hope
- Faith
- Prayer
- Christlike Character
- Dependence
- Gratitude
- Salvation
- Joy
- Psalm 23
- Advent
- Surrender
- Bible Study
- Fruit of the Spirit
- Peace
- Focus
- Life in Christ
- Love
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- Culture
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- Singleness
- Waiting
- Contentment
- Grace
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- Thanksgiving
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- Forgiveness
- Holy Spirit
- Perseverance
- Rest
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- Writing
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Givens and Not Givens
Everyone deals with longings for things they don’t have, or with things in their lives they wish they didn’t have. What we do with these “givens” and “not givens” of life will determine whether we are miserable or peaceful and fulfilled.
The Blessing Behind Unfulfilled Longings
We all face times when it seems the thing we long for most is inexplicably withheld. It may be during these times that God is preparing our hearts for a blessing we would never expect.
Longing for Christmas
During the weeks leading up to Christmas, we often focus on longing. But why? Longing seems incompatible with a season of light and joy and hope, but it’s actually an essential part of Christmas and our Christian lives as well.