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Spiritual Weeding

Word of God

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I realized that we are responsible for keeping our hearts’ soil receptive to God’s word. It is my responsibility.

Choose Joy

Joy

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As I crossed the finish line at the Tulsa Marathon, I felt surprisingly strong and incredibly joyful. The events that morning were the most atypical of any marathon I had experienced.

Be the Semi-Truck

Faith

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Have you ever driven behind a semi? Do you patiently follow it, cruising behind towards your destination? Or do you try to maneuver around and bypass it?

The Disciple Jesus Loved

Identity

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The next time you are tempted to call yourself an idiot or get caught up in your mistakes, guilt and shame, remind yourself who loves you, whose you are, and who you are.