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The "Let Us Verses": Why We Can Approach the Throne

August 2, 2017 by Stephanie 4 Comments

For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with us in our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all these things as we are, yet without sin. Therefore, let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help […]

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Just Because You Can, Should You?

May 5, 2017 by Stephanie 10 Comments

Living in dual citizenship has its challenges, don’t you think? Our feet trod this Earth while our hearts pursue a Heavenly destination. Both places bear witness to the Creator. Daily, we encounter the reminders of the divine craftmanship at hand in a world that resists redemption and restoration. Beauty in the temporary; Sovereign arms reaching out […]

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Why Scraping Your Life’s Windshield Affects Your View of the Road

February 15, 2017 by Stephanie Leave a Comment

Every January, my husband and I ask each other the same question: “Why do we live here?” The air stings. Grey skies hover without a slight peek at the sun.  The trees bare their nakedness. Sometimes snow; despite it’s nuisance as it mounts, adds a texture of beauty to this somewhat drab palette. This is […]

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