Posted on August 27, 2017
by Sam Stokesberry
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I have always loved the classic hymn, It Is Well With My Soul. It’s a beautiful [and famous] song that’s sung in most Christian churches around the globe. It’s filled with lyrics that speak of surrender, peace, and complete trust in a God Who… Continue Reading “Is It Well With My Soul?”
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Posted on July 9, 2017
by Sam Stokesberry
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“When something becomes so important to you that it drives your behavior and commands your emotions, you are worshipping it.” – J.D. Greear “Please hear me, Girl: The world has enough women who know how to do their hair. It needs women who know… Continue Reading “Facebook, I’m Breaking Up With You”
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Posted on February 22, 2017
by Sam Stokesberry
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We’ve all experienced it at least once in our lives. That embarrassing moment you just can’t seem to shake out of your mind. Maybe it was that moment when you were spending quality time with friends, telling them a fantastic joke or sharing an… Continue Reading “Naked and Afraid”
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Posted on December 30, 2016
by Sam Stokesberry
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There’s a question thats been floating around in my head these past few days… It’s been driving me crazy, and it demanded an answer. Why are Christians so shocked when a fellow sinner… sins? I mean, think about it. Say you’re sitting in church,… Continue Reading “Shockproofing Sin: One F-Bomb at a Time”
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Posted on November 3, 2016
by Sam Stokesberry
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Have you ever had one of those days when everything seems to go wrong? Maybe you caught every single red light while running late to a meeting, maybe a bottle of your favorite red nail polish spilled all over your white carpet, or maybe… Continue Reading “When a “Good Christian Girl” Has a Bad Day”
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Posted on April 3, 2016
by Sam Stokesberry
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“Just because you go to church doesn’t mean you’re a Christian. I can go sit in the garage all day and it doesn’t make me a car.” – Joyce Meyer It’s finally here—the time when I get to put feet to my faith. I… Continue Reading “Walking the Walk”
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Posted on March 26, 2016
by Sam Stokesberry
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Forgiveness. This word makes me want to throw my arms up in a fit of joy and throw up my lunch all at the same time. I can’t even handle this word. I don’t really understand it, I can’t really comprehend it, and yet… Continue Reading “But Why Does My Heart Still Hurt?”
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