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Just Be
I recently read a letter C.S. Lewis wrote to a woman answering her question of why God wants us. In the brief letter, he explained God didn’t want us “for anything,” but rather He just wanted us. As I read those few, brief words, excitement and conviction filled my soul. Excitement, because they reminded me of God’s love for us. Yes, God may have a purpose for our lives, but He didn’t redeem us for what we can do for Him. He redeemed us out of His pure mercy, grace, and love. He knew there was no way anyone could live a perfect life, so He sent His Son, Jesus…
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Faith, Not Fear
I admit, it has taken me a few months to get this blog up and running. It’s not because it was too difficult (though I’m still learning the technical grammar), but because I had to overcome my fear. What fear? Well, first, my fear of not having anything of value to write. Who am I to think others would be interested in reading what I have to write. But then I look at things I’ve been through in my life – the good and the difficult – and realize someone may be going through the same thing or feel alone in their journey and need encouragement. I know I’m one…
