Author: Andrea Lemon
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Like a Tree
A tree with deep roots finds water in times of drought. In winter it bears the weight of ice and snow with grace; its limbs may crack and groan or even break but the tree still stands strong after the thaw. In the storm its branches may be whipped about by wind, but the tree…
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We Three Kings: Part 5
Three men called to greatness who did inspiring things. Three men who each had a flaw that led them away from God’s will at one time or another. Two fell away and did not return, separating themselves from the blessings of fellowship with God. One remained a man after God’s own heart all of his…
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We Three Kings: Part 4
Wise King Solomon is legendary in many cultures not only for his wisdom but for the many buildings and gardens that were built during his reign, including God’s temple. But, how many of us remember Solomon’s walk near the end of his life? There are several lessons there, but two that really stand out are…(click…
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We Three Kings: Part 3
Jesse and Samuel considered all of David’s taller, stronger, older brothers until God said to Samuel, “Stop looking at these guys. I am rejecting them. I am not looking for someone to be king on the outside, but someone who will make me their King on the inside.” (1 Samuel 16:7; Acts 13:22). After all,…
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We Three Kings: Part 2
Ah, King Saul. The Bible tells us that there was not a more handsome man among the Israelites. He stood – literally – head and shoulders above the rest (1 Samuel 9:2). Saul was the very outward projection of the kind of king the people asked God to give them. Clearly though, looks aren’t everything…and…
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We Three Kings: Part 1
We three kings of Orient are…oh, wait, though it is the time of year to be preparing adult and children’s Christmas musicals, I’m talking about three different kings this week. Three kings whose stories are both incredibly inspiring and fearfully frustrating. Can you guess who they are? (Click the image below to read more…)
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Valleys
If you are in a valley right now, take heart, a season to stand on a mountaintop will come; an eternity in a good land will come. God promises that He will guide us through the hills and valleys to a good land (Deuteronomy 8:7). Because of the faithfulness of God, Daniel was able to…
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Peacemakers; Not Push-Overs
Matthew 5 shares the attitudes and dispositions that God desires His children to develop; attitudes and dispositions that He promises will bring us His blessing. One of those dispositions is to be a peacemaker. It’s important to note that being a peacemaker is not the same thing as being a push-over. How do we seek…
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A Living Testimony
Before many people will ever read His Word, they will first read my life. That’s a weighty realization, isn’t it. Read it again. Personalize it. Really let it settle in. As I consider the statement, I can’t help but ask myself…(Click the image to keep reading).
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Clothe Yourself in More than a Label
Sweet friend, Christian isn’t a label to be picked up and worn around. You can’t buy it. You aren’t born one. You don’t become one by attending a church. You can’t earn it through works. You definitely don’t become one by political affiliation. Christian is a decision…(Click image to read more).
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