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Joseph
I’ve been thinking a lot about Joseph lately. He was sold into slavery and endured imprisonment altogether 13 years. In those 13 years God pruned Him (John 15:1-2). He suffered, was misunderstood, maligned, elevated to positions of leadership within servanthood … Continue reading
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Bible Study “Be Strong and Courageous”
Joshua was the son of Nun and the grandson of a chief of Ephraim (Numbers 1:10, 1 Chronicles 7:27). He was called Hoshea by his family (meaning salvation) and Moses named him Joshua meaning “the Lord saves” which was the … Continue reading
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Uncertain Outcomes
Last month, I shared about my friend’s son, Andrew Gawley, who was viciously attacked and 83% of his body burned, and passed into Jesus’ arms 3 months later in January 2009. Before this attack, the perpetrator also attacked and killed … Continue reading
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In His Hands
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to make a CD? Until I stepped into the studio I had no idea what it would encompass. Because my producer, is a Christ follower, my songs went through a rigorous process to … Continue reading
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A New Season
I thoughtfully walked in the front door of our home in Burnaby, BC, Canada. I was just returning from another worship conference via satellite. Paul Baloche’s words echoed over and over in my mind. “When I sit down to write … Continue reading
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A Daughter of God
I am a child of God… and I have been gifted by God to teach and speak on His behalf. I write God songs and share my testimony of His working in my life and those around me. I study … Continue reading
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Tagged award winner, Bethea, BSF, Carola, child, comfort, Covenant nominee, faithful, gift, God, Grace, Holy Spirit, Jesus, justice, life, Love, mercy, mind, Moses, peace, singer, songwriter, soul, speak, strength, teach, testimony, trials, womens speaker
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Grow!
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18 Some days I feel enveloped in Jesus arms, cherished and warmed by His love. Some days I feel despondent, despairing and inadequate. But … Continue reading
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Prayer
I am now studying the book of Matthew in BSF and the book of Job on my own. The last couple of weeks we’ve been teaching about prayer to the children. First I modeled the ACTS prayer (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving … Continue reading
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Loving God
(1 Samuel 1 and 2) Hannah was a godly woman. She was also a persecuted one. The “other” wife, Peninnah had produced several children and Hannah none, and she wasn’t hearing the end of it. Elkanah, the husband, loved Hannah, … Continue reading
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