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Toss Your Cloak
Toss Your Cloak “As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus, was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Mark 10:46-52 [NLT] Jesus and his disciples met
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Beauty From Ashes: A Look at Hearts of Hope 2022
Hearts of Hope 2022 was an incredible event! We are so thankful for your prayers, encouragements, and gifts. Hearts of Hope 2022 was themed Beauty From Ashes. When a lady arrives at The Foundry, she is leaving a past filled with guilt, shame, brokeness . . . ashes. Hearts of Hope is a celebration of the
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Seeking Wisdom through Wise Questions
by Graham Bufford Director of Aftercare/CLCC “Don’t be fools, then, but try to find out what the Lord wants you to do.” -Ephesians 5:17 GNB Effort is defined simply as a vigorous or determined attempt. Through the Law of Reaping and Sowing, we will reap the fruits of whatever seeds of effort we sow, be
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The Grass Only Appears Greener
By Julia Charleston A few years ago, I was driving to work early in the morning when I noticed in the distance debris in the middle of the freeway. I slowed down, got into the other lane, and as I came upon the object, I realized it was a deer that had very recently been
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Repentance
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 DEVOTION Last week, the Christian world celebrated the life of Billy Graham
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Commitment
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 Weary? Weary of the battle? Weary of the scorn? Weary of the cynical looks? Weary of anger? Weary of the thorns? Weary of being marginalized? Weary of being shunned?
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Priorities
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 Devotion Have you ever walked into the grocery store without first making a list of what you need to purchase? Naturally, your first stop is the produce section because it’s at the front of
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National Volunteer Week
During National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the impact of volunteer service and the power of difference makers. Join us during this week as we host unique volunteer opportunities for those looking to get involved, but aren’t sure where to start. These opportunities will give you a sneak peek into what it is like to volunteer
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Faithfulness
Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. Proverbs 3:3-4 Devotion Great is Thy Faithfulness is one of my favorite hymns. When I hear the tune and
