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Sunday Soaking: The Shield of Faith

In addition to all this,take up the shield of faithwith which you can extinguishall the flaming arrows of the evil one. Ephesians 6:16  Measuring approximately 4.5’ tall by 2’ wide, the Roman shield would completely cover a soldier as he … Continue reading

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Mary Heart / Martha Home: Meal Planning Tips (with our Do It! List)

If you’re like most women we know, you regularly find yourself at the end of a busy day, asking—with a sigh—“What should I make for dinner tonight?” In this week’s Martha Monday video, Laura shares some tips for planning out … Continue reading

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Sunday Soaking: What is Your “WHY” for Work?

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. Colossians 3:23 It’s hard to overstate the value of a strong work ethic. No matter the arena—workplace, athletic field, ministry, or home … Continue reading

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Sunday Soaking: Does The Word of God Live In You?

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.” Colossians 3:16 Dictionary.com offers this … Continue reading

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Sunday Soaking: What Are You Wearing? (Colossians 3:12-14)

“…clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility,gentleness, and patience…and over all these virtues put on love,which binds them all together in perfect unity.”Colossians 3:12-14 Our identity in Christ means we should look, sound, think, and behave differently.  It’s all about what … Continue reading

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Mary Heart / Martha Home: Deep-Dish Pizza Pie

This Friday, February 9th, is National Pizza Day! Why not celebrate by trying this recipe for deep dish pizza pie that Laura shared in this week’s Martha Monday video? Using crescent rolls for the crust makes it come together so … Continue reading

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Sunday Soaking: Set Your Heart, Set Your Mind!

“…set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” Colossians 3:1-2 Are you a thermostat or a thermometer? A thermometer reflects the temperature … Continue reading

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Mary Heart / Martha Home: Our February ‘Do It’ List — and 7 Tax Deductions You Might Miss!

In this week’s Martha Monday video, Laura — who has prepared taxes for decades in her role as a CPA — shares some of her tax preparation expertise and reminds us of seven deductions you might have overlooked when preparing … Continue reading

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Sunday Soaking: A Challenge from A Father to His Son

And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father,and serve him with wholehearted devotionand with a willing mind,for the Lord searches every heart andunderstands every desire and every thought.If you seek him, he will be found by you;but … Continue reading

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Sunday Soaking: Seek the Lord!

Glory in his holy name;let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! Seek the Lord and his strength;seek his presence continually!I Chronicles 16:10-11 King David, who has given us so many beautiful Psalms to praise God, also wrote these … Continue reading

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