“The goal of Christian fiction is to stir the reader’s curiosity and send them to the Bible for more.” In this episode Mesu Andrew talks with us about bringing the Bible alive and truly loving the word of God. Mesu has written 13 Biblical novels, her newest being Miriam: A Treasures of the Nile Novel. […]
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Do you ever feel like you are stuck in a rut? I struggled to maintain a quiet time with Jesus as a young mom and pastor’s wife, but never seemed to master the daily discipline other people seemed to enjoy on a regular basis. Each January 1st, I’d make promises that this would be the […]
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What does quiet time look like for you? Being raised in a Christian home, I remember hearing the term “quiet time” since I was a little girl. I loved how it sounded. Like a special invitation to spend time with Jesus – just the two of us. Now and then, if I woke up early, […]
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Do you ever struggle to pray? I do at times. While I enjoy an ongoing conversation with the Lord daily, I’m still learning how to set time aside for deep, soul-to-God intercessory prayer. The invitation in Philippians 4:6 is so beautiful. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to […]
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It’s amazing how a little thing can make such a big difference… As a 28-year-old pastor’s wife, I longed to connect in a meaningful way with the Lord, but I didn’t really understand how much the Lord longed to connect with me. But then I read a small story that would forever change how I viewed my […]
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An extended time alone with the Lord… Though it may sound intimidating, I believe that everyone who belongs to Jesus truly longs for a more intimate friendship with Him – even in the midst of a crazy, busy life. Last week, I wrote about a “Divine Reset for Your Soul.” I told you about the personal […]
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