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The Night Hope Was Born
In sifting through ideas for today's snowy Saturday Spotlight, I couldn't seem to decide on one that befit the theme of the season. With...
nikiflorica
Dec 21, 20192 min read


Come and See Jesus!
At the start of the semester, a friend of mine took the initiative to resurrect a Christian club at our high school from a group that had...
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Dec 17, 20192 min read


Verse of the Month: Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them...
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Dec 10, 20192 min read


Blind and Blurry
Sometimes answers come slowly, through doubt, like an ice-blurred windowpane that melts into clarity one steady droplet at a time. We...
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Dec 4, 20192 min read


The Perfection Problem
It's always been a tendency of mine to lapse into perfectionist habits, but the grade-pressure of senior year has hardly improved the...
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Nov 26, 20192 min read


"Just Start Walking"
By faith, Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out,...
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Nov 18, 20192 min read


Cutting Spiritual Clutter
Sometimes when the hectic pace of life kicks up a notch, it's the most fundamental things that get abandoned first. Take cleaning for...
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Nov 6, 20192 min read


OT Truth: Facing Attacks for the Faith
Jeremiah 28—a verbal showdown between the prophet Jeremiah and false prophet Hananiah son of Azur. I'm sure Jeremiah had constant...
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Oct 29, 20192 min read


Looking Out and Giving Thanks
One temptation that seems prevalent in our luxury-cushioned first-world is the urge to dwell on ourselves. Whether it's that nagging...
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Oct 24, 20192 min read


To Live is Christ
In Paul's letter to the Philippians, he demonstrates a selfless faith in Christ that is so zealous, so dedicated, so fearless, that I...
nikiflorica
Oct 21, 20192 min read


A Matter of Truth
Truth is such a tricky thing—at least, it has been since the world got a hold of it. Once upon a time it was really very simple. Someone...
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Oct 8, 20192 min read


October News—Verse of the Month!
Well, it's Wednesday—the first of the month—and since October Wednesdays only come around once a year, it's another simple blessing to be...
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Oct 2, 20192 min read


Peripheral Blessings
This weekend I heard the story of a courageous young woman who has battled unimaginable health issues for more than six years. Her story,...
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Sep 30, 20192 min read


My Exceeding Great Reward (vs. the Hopes-and-Dreams Trap)
When years ago I imagined myself as a career novelist, I had a clear purpose in mind. I knew that God had given me a passion for writing...
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Sep 23, 20192 min read


An Invitation and a Promise
In class the other day, someone raised the point that the concept of a "personal Lord and Saviour" was relatively new, historically...
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Sep 18, 20192 min read


When Seeds Don't Seem to Sprout
Sometimes people come into our lives and rest on our hearts like a burden. It's not that they need Christ more than anyone else we meet,...
nikiflorica
Sep 10, 20192 min read


September Psalms: Let's Be Honest
Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and...
nikiflorica
Sep 2, 20192 min read


Fiery Darts & Feeling Discouraged
I've been thinking about faith. In a sermon this past Sunday we were reminded to take up the shield of faith as protection against...
nikiflorica
Aug 20, 20192 min read


An ESPECIALLY Thankful Thursday!
As some of you may already know, The Heir of Ariad Book Launch is scheduled for Saturday, August 24th, exactly one month after my July...
nikiflorica
Aug 8, 20191 min read


Monday, Motives and Mordecai
There are times when doing good feels easy. When going the extra mile is a pleasure, and brightening someone's day is an exciting mission...
nikiflorica
Mar 4, 20192 min read
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