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You’re Invited to the Six Hours One Friday OBS
by Laurie mcclure Women

You’re Invited to the Six Hours One Friday OBS

Surely this man was the Son of God! — Mark 15:39If it really happened… if God did commandeer His own crucifixion… if He did turn his back on His own ...
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Taste and See Week 4 — Savoring the Salt of the Earth
by Laurie mcclure

Taste and See Week 4 — Savoring the Salt of the Earth

Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is fit neither for the soil nor the manure pile; it is thrown ...
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Memoirs: Stories of Hardship, Hope, and Faith
by Laurie mcclure Women

Memoirs: Stories of Hardship, Hope, and Faith

Life is all about stories. Stories of hope, hardship, families, struggles, spiritual journeys, and more. It’s through stories that we connect with each other, experience empathy, and understand our own ...
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Taste and See Week 3 — Chewing on the Bread of Life
by Laurie mcclure

Taste and See Week 3 — Chewing on the Bread of Life

By the sweat of your face you will eat bread (you will eat your food). — God to Adam in Genesis 3:19The Bread of Life came to change the way ...
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Taste and See Week 2 — Delighting in the Sweetness of Fruitfulness
by Laurie mcclure

Taste and See Week 2 — Delighting in the Sweetness of Fruitfulness

Then God said, ‘Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds.’ And it was ...
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Taste and See Week 1 — You’re Invited to the Table
by Laurie mcclure Women

Taste and See Week 1 — You’re Invited to the Table

The Lord God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground — trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. — Genesis 2:9Why is God ...
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Editor's Picks: January 2019
by Laurie mcclure Women

Editor's Picks: January 2019

I don’t know about you but during Christmas break all I did was lounge around wrapped up in cozy blankets and read to my heart’s content. It was pure luxury. ...
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You're Invited to the Taste and See Online Bible Study
by Laurie mcclure Women

You're Invited to the Taste and See Online Bible Study

Taste and see that the Lord is good! — Psalm 34:8Some of my favorite memories have happened around the table.The sweetest times involve family and friends enjoying delicious food and ...
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New Devotionals Roundup
by Laurie mcclure

New Devotionals Roundup

December is here and it’s the perfect time to start a new devotional! We have a few favorites we want to share with you. We have something for everyone – ...
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Gift List: Children’s Books on Prayer
by Laurie mcclure Prayer

Gift List: Children’s Books on Prayer

There’s no better time than now to introduce the importance of prayer to your kids or grand kids. With the possibility of a little more time inside during the warmer ...
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Fiction Friday Christmas Edition
by Laurie mcclure Women

Fiction Friday Christmas Edition

It’s Fiction Friday! Amish fiction readers are in for a Christmas treat! Settle in by the fire with hot cocoa and a fuzzy blanket and enjoy these wonderful reads.An Amish ...
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Top 10 Book Gift Ideas 2018
by Laurie mcclure Women

Top 10 Book Gift Ideas 2018

Sing with us now!.. It’s the most wonderful time of the year!.. And, it’s time to decide which books we’re giving our family and friends for Christmas! We love giving ...
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Let It Snow! Our Top Reads for Christmas Break
by Laurie mcclure Devotionals Daily

Let It Snow! Our Top Reads for Christmas Break

Editor’s Note: December is upon us, and Advent is almost here! We have the perfect Christmas-themed reads for you (or for loved ones) to help you align your heart with ...
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You’re Invited to the Preach to Yourself Book Club
by Laurie mcclure Women

You’re Invited to the Preach to Yourself Book Club

“We know Christ came to speak life — so why does our inner critic keep showing up and stealing the mic? If we’re honest, she’s a harsh one, saying things ...
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Fiction Friday: Inheritance of Beauty... and More
by Laurie mcclure Women

Fiction Friday: Inheritance of Beauty... and More

Editor’s Note: It’s Fiction Friday! Enjoy this excerpt from the prologue of Inheritance of Beauty by Nicole Seitz.*HerLevy, 1929I am seven years old, holding the magician’s wand, cool and silver ...
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You're Invited to the Unexpected OBS!
by Laurie mcclure Women

You're Invited to the Unexpected OBS!

You are good and what You do is good; teach me Your decrees. — Psalm 119:68I believe with all my heart that it’s possible for every Christian to learn how ...
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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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