Shelley Madueme
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In John 16:33, Jesus told his disciples they would have trouble in this world. I think most of us have experienced trouble at some point in life and have little difficulty believing his words. But if trouble is the common denominator in life, what are we to do during these times? What does Scripture …
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The particular question I’m asking--what was the purpose?--comes to me quite regularly. Now that I’m in mid-life, I find myself thinking about how my goals and dreams from my early to mid-20s stack up to my reality. I spent many years of my adult life in school. I worked for a year after college and …
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How can a young man [woman] keep his [her] way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin again you. Psalm 119:9-11 I learned about having a daily quiet time when I was in …
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Jen Wilkin’s book, None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us, offers us an opportunity to think about God. This book discusses the ten attributes of God in a way that is understandable and engaging. While many discussions about God can be shrouded in complicated and undefined theological …
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Have you ever wondered why God’s people are often clueless? It wasn’t just a New Testament problem with disciples who didn’t get it. It was an issue in the Old Testament too--40 years in the wilderness, the period of the Judges, and the Exile. But before we point our finger at the speck in someone …
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It’s definitely summer here in Georgia. It has felt like summer for months (it’s the south after all), but the long days, especially the long evenings, make me feel nostalgic for childhood summers. What do you remember about summer evenings as a child? I remember carefree times and staying out …
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