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We are all apt to believe what the world believes about us
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sstoddard
We all have dreams! But people around us ( in our environment) often tell us to “be more realistic” When they give this advice, what they usually mean is that we should buy into the same assumptions and prejudices about the world that they and people they know have absorbed, without sufficient reason. They want…
The Pull
By
sstoddard
I am sitting in one of my favorite coffee shops called Cool Moose. The decor is retro meets Christmas Vacation this time of year. As I look around outside, I feel the pull around all the things that “need” to be purchased in order for it to feel like Christmas. The tree, cards, wrapping paper,…
Where your treasure lies so will your heart
By
sstoddard
I undertook great projects. I built houses for myself and planted vineyards. I made gardens and parks. I made reservoirs to water my flourishing trees. I bought male and female slaves. I owned more herds and flocks than anyone in Jerusalem. I amassed silver and gold. I acquired men and women singers and a harem.…
Hope Floats
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sstoddard
Since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus has done for us. And because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory. We…
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