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You’re Invited to the Anxious for Nothing Study
by Laurie mcclure Women

You’re Invited to the Anxious for Nothing Study

Have friends ever called you a Worry Wart? Do you feel like you stress and fret too much over things that are outside of your control, or have fears about ...
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Unwavering: Living with Defiant Joy Week 2 — Godly Interference
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Unwavering: Living with Defiant Joy Week 2 — Godly Interference

Why are You interfering with me, Jesus? — Luke 8:28Jesus stands in our way because He is the Way. ~ Stasi EldredgeWelcome to week two of the Unwavering: Living with ...
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Unwavering: Living with Defiant Joy Week 1 — A Reason to Celebrate
by Laurie mcclure

Unwavering: Living with Defiant Joy Week 1 — A Reason to Celebrate

Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. — Psalm 30:5Because of Jesus, because of all that He has done and won for us, we can ...
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Six Hours One Friday — He is Risen!
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Six Hours One Friday — He is Risen!

He is not here; He has risen! Remember how He told you, while He was still with you in Galilee: “The Son of Man must be delivered over to the ...
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You’re Invited to the Unwavering: Living with Defiant Joy Online Bible Study
by Laurie mcclure Women

You’re Invited to the Unwavering: Living with Defiant Joy Online Bible Study

Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. — Psalm 30:5Joy is rooted in God and His Kingdom, in the surety of His goodness, His love ...
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Six Hours One Friday Online Bible Study Week Five — Let's Celebrate!
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Six Hours One Friday Online Bible Study Week Five — Let's Celebrate!

It is finished. ~ Jesus.God has been known to plan a celebration in a cemetery. ~ MaxWelcome to our final week of the Six Hours One Friday Online Bible Study!Thank ...
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Six Hours One Friday Online Bible Study Week Four — Your Death Is Not Final
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Six Hours One Friday Online Bible Study Week Four — Your Death Is Not Final

Anchor Point 3: My Death Is Not FinalO death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? — 1 Corinthians 14:55Don’t cry? Don’t cry? What kind of request ...
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Books for Joy, Comfort, Grace, and Fun
by Laurie mcclure Women

Books for Joy, Comfort, Grace, and Fun

Editor’s note: Joy. Comfort. Grace. Fun. Those are our words for this spring! I don’t know about you, but I think we need more of all of the above, right? ...
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Six Hours One Friday Online Bible Study Week 3 — Cristo Redentor
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Six Hours One Friday Online Bible Study Week 3 — Cristo Redentor

Then He stooped down again and wrote in the dust. — John 8:8My failures are not fatal. ~ Max LucadoWelcome to week three, the half-way point of the Six Hours ...
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Six Hours One Friday Online Bible Study Week 2 — Two Tombstones
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Six Hours One Friday Online Bible Study Week 2 — Two Tombstones

I am the Messiah. ~ Jesus to the Samaritan womanYou’ve wanted to take off your mask. You’ve wanted to stop pretending. You’ve wondered what God would do if you opened ...
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Six Hours One Friday Week One — Anchor Deep
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Six Hours One Friday Week One — Anchor Deep

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. — Hebrews 6:19Anchor deep. Say a prayer. And, hold on. ~ Max LucadoWelcome to the Six Hours ...
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Books for a Flourishing Faith
by Laurie mcclure Women

Books for a Flourishing Faith

Editor’s note: Don’t you just love books that lift you up? Books that encourage your heart? Books that plant new seeds for your faith? Check out some of the latest ...
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Taste and See — That’s a Wrap!
by Laurie mcclure

Taste and See — That’s a Wrap!

Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life.” — John 6:35a NIVYou are the salt of the earth. — Matthew 5:13Hey, OBS friends, it’s wrap-up week! How did this ...
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Taste and See Week 6 — Discovering the Liturgy of the Table
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Taste and See Week 6 — Discovering the Liturgy of the Table

After taking the cup, He gave thanks… And He took the bread, and gave thanks and broke it… — Luke 22:17-19We are changed when we give thanks and when we ...
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Fiction Friday featuring Denise Hunter
by Laurie mcclure Women

Fiction Friday featuring Denise Hunter

Editor’s note: It’s Fiction Friday! If you’re in the mood for romance, you’re going to fall head over heels for the books in Denise Hunter’s faith-based series, where some of ...
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Taste and See Week 5 — Relishing the Olive and Its Oil
by Laurie mcclure

Taste and See Week 5 — Relishing the Olive and Its Oil

And He came out and proceeded as was His custom to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples also followed Him. — Luke 22:39No matter the struggle, God’s peace is ...
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Free Christmas Bible Study!

Free Christmas Bible Study!

Advent isn't just about waiting... let's get ready for Christmas with a fresh sense of anticipation! Join this short 4-week study and get access to 4 study videos with Christine Caine and Lisa Harper and other Advent resources - all free when you sign up! Study starts 12/2.

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