Mary’s story is not just about purity or obedience—it’s about courageous faith in the face of the unknown, and deep trust in a God who works through the humble and overlooked. From Eve’s sorrow to Ma…
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Bathsheba’s story is often misunderstood, reduced to a tale of temptation, but Scripture shows us a woman caught in a tragic abuse of power—not a scandal of seduction. Her place in Jesus’s lineage is…
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Ruth’s story begins with loss and uncertainty, but through her courage, humility, and quiet faith, God weaves redemption into every chapter. The only woman in Jesus’s lineage with a whole book to her…
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Rahab is often reduced to a simple “bad girl turned good” story, but her role in Scripture is far more complex and courageous. In a society that offered her few options, she used her position, wisdom…
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This week, we're looking at the women named in Jesus’s genealogy—each one complex, resilient, and often misunderstood. We’re starting with Tamar, whose bold actions in the face of injustice secured n…
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We don’t always catch the full context, especially when we’re reading ancient texts through modern eyes. My friend Savannah recently shared a funny church bulletin misprint (link in show notes), and …
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Have you ever laid back and looked for shapes in the clouds—just letting your imagination run wild? My kids do this now too, and it reminds me of Colossians 3, where Paul encourages us to lift our ey…
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When’s the last time you felt truly full, deep in your soul? This week Paul reminds us that real fullness isn’t found in rules, rituals, or the world’s wisdom, but in Christ alone—who fills us comple…
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Do you have a good before-and-after story—like a makeover moment that changed how you saw yourself? Reading Colossians this week reminds me that Paul is giving us exactly that kind of picture: who we…
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Have you ever felt like you truly belonged—like you fit in a way that mattered? As we read Colossians this week, I’m reminded of a small online study group that started out awkwardly but became a pla…
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