Jessica Udall
lovingthestrangerblog.com
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What it Means to Grow in Grace and 4 Ways to Do It
God’s grace is not bestowed on us because of our good works, but it is bestowed on us to enable us to do the good works that God had in mind for us to do before the creation of the world!Monday, April 5, 2021
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How Can We Really Give Thanks in All Things?
Because of God’s eternal goodness to us in Christ and because of his moment-by-moment blessings that he has graciously given us if we have eyes to see, we can obey the command to “give thanks in...Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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Why Does Samuel Say Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice?
The easiest time to learn obedience is as a child under the care of loving, leading parents, but children of God are continually called into a deeper understanding of obedience that involves the...Friday, March 19, 2021
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How Is the Love of Money the Root of All Evil?
You may have heard the popular saying: money is the root of all evil. But is it? This saying has its source in the Bible but is usually misquoted. The actual verse is 1 Timothy 6:10 which says that...Friday, March 19, 2021
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3 Ways to Make the Joy of the Lord Your Strength
Joy is an emotion everyone wants but which remains elusive for many. In a world that’s often dark and grim, how can we look to God as our source of joy? And how can that joy strengthen us to...Thursday, March 18, 2021
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Who was Joseph of Arimathea in the Bible?
Joseph of Arimathea appears briefly in Scripture but plays a remarkable and important role.Wednesday, March 17, 2021
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What Does Integrity Really Look Like in the Bible?
While many people in the Bible are generally considered to have integrity, they all missed the mark in one way or another. They were not without sin. Conversely, as our great high priest, Jesus was...Thursday, March 11, 2021
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How Does Justification by Faith Work in the Life of a Believer?
Justification is the beginning and the fuel of a Christian life of growing in holiness (sanctification) that ends with eventual glorification. Because we are pardoned from our record of sin, we are...Friday, February 26, 2021
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5 Interesting Things to Know about Ezekiel in the Bible
While one of the Bible’s more complex books, Ezekiel is worth trying to understand. The greatness and goodness of God are displayed within it in stark contrast to the dark background of fallen...Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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20 Great Bible Verses for Kids to Memorize
The best time to start reading the Bible with your child is when they are in the womb. The second best time is today! We have been known by God even before we were born and were created to know...Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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What Christians Need to Know about the Holy Spirit as a Person
The Bible is clear about the personal nature of the Holy Spirit. We see the Spirit displaying the characteristic marks of personhood—intellect, emotion, and will—throughout Scripture.Monday, January 18, 2021
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Who Is the Author of the Book of Proverbs?
The book of Proverbs is in the genre called Wisdom Literature, along with Job, Psalms, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Songs. It is written to young people, sharing advice to instruct them on the art...Thursday, December 31, 2020
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3 Important Lessons from the Book of Ecclesiastes
The book of Ecclesiastes provides relevant wisdom for Christians today who struggle with the seeming meaninglessness of life. Why are we here? What is it all for? Does what we do even matter? What...Wednesday, December 30, 2020
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Does Time Really Heal All Wounds?
In light of the overwhelming evidence that God cares about our wounds in this life, can we believe and proclaim that “time heals all wounds?”Monday, December 7, 2020
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10 Things to Know about Elisabeth Elliot
Elisabeth’s commitment to Christ began early and continued throughout her lifetime. Her story and her words demonstrated a deep commitment to Christ and joy in the midst of suffering that has been...Wednesday, December 2, 2020
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7 Ways to Keep Christ in Christmas
Every year we hear the phrase "keep Christ in Christmas!", but do we really stop to ponder what exactly that means? Before the Thanksgiving leftovers are even finished, it feels like we start a...Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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15 Christmas Carols That Give Worship to Jesus
When we think about the Christmas season, music plays a big part in our memories, experiences, and celebrations of the holiday. After all, what is a Christmas church service without Christmas songs...Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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What James 1:17 Means By 'Every Good and Perfect Gift' is from Above'
The Bible says in the book of James that “every good and perfect gift is from above” (James 1:17). But surely this doesn’t mean that the birthday gift from a friend or the drawing from our...Monday, November 9, 2020