Tag Archives: Faith

Insignificant Moments of Obedience

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Jackie S

“But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves.” James‬ ‭1:22‬ ‭‬‬ This seems to be the scriptural theme for my day. Knowing what to do, but not doing it. The addict that can teach … Continue reading →

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Do not be dismayed

Posted on November 13, 2021 by Jackie S

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭1:9‬ ‭‬‬ For a long time, I have lived with self-imposed limits that … Continue reading →

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Chosen & Appointed to Ask

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Jackie S

“You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain, so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name He may give to … Continue reading →

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The Cross

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Jackie S

“For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are dying, but to us who are saved it is the power of God.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭1:18‬ If I stop and really try to rationalize the cross, it makes … Continue reading →

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Hearing Faith

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Jackie S

“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” Romans‬ ‭10:17‬ I read some more recently about how modern churches tend to pick out a few scriptures and develop a message around them. But also how the … Continue reading →

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Quiet #FMF

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Jackie S

I remember the first time I felt that still small voice say “Be still.” Standing still was hard enough, it takes intention on my part to not move. I know it wasn’t my body that needed to be be still, … Continue reading →

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Past Where We Are

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Jackie S

Today we went and explored the Three Sister volcanos in Albuquerque. We took the scenic route home. It is amazing to me how much the scenery can change in thirty miles. It is easy to forget that there are so … Continue reading →

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Streams in the Desert

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Jackie S

I see this each time we take a drive down I25. A long patch of green in the middle of the desert. I recognize it as the path where the Rio Grande runs. It is not trees like I am … Continue reading →

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Walk in the River

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Jackie S

I grew up around a lake, not a river. I spent most of my childhood at the lake, jumping off the cliffs or just walking straight into the water. What we are familiar with shapes our understanding of the Bible; … Continue reading →

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Faith of a Mustard Seed

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Jackie S

“And He said to them, “Because of the littleness of your faith; for truly I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and … Continue reading →

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