Author: morgan.winters20
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The World Needs Who God Made You to Be

In a quiet moment at my favorite coffee shop, a simple mug reminded me of a powerful truth: “The world needs who God made you to be.” Through the story of Queen Esther and the promises of Psalm 139, this post explores how we can embrace our divine design—even in seasons that feel ordinary or… Read more
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When Sunday Mornings Feel Like Spiritual Warfare

The Peaceful Sundays I Used to Know I remember a time when I would wake up on Sunday mornings, shower, make breakfast, and sit down with hot coffee for quiet time before leaving for Sunday worship. I’d sit through a Bible class and a sermon, completely uninterrupted. I was able to catch up with friends, Read more
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The Ministry of Minding Your Own Business

When fellowship turns into gossip, how do we respond with grace and truth? I’m reminded of a time when I gathered with some Christian friends. We ate, we laughed, we talked. But the conversation quickly shifted from catching up on each other’s lives to discussing the drama surrounding many of our closest friends and relatives. Read more
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Quiet Courage: How Small Acts of Faith Lead to Big Changes

Everywhere we look, we’re told we have to do something big to make a difference. We’re expected to make bold, loud statements that shout to the world what we’ve done and how successful we are. It’s enough to make anyone want to stand down—especially when they’re not seeing big results, not being acknowledged, or even Read more
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What If vs. Even If

What if I don’t get this job? What if there’s accident? What if the economy doesn’t turn around? What if, what if, what if. How many times have you found yourself asking what if? When my battle with anxiety began, I found myself asking that question a lot. When I first started attending counseling sessions, Read more
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Housework as Ministry

As a stay-at-home mom, I find myself cleaning more than ever before. Of course, I cleaned before I became a mom, but some days it feels as if that’s all I do now. Once my daughter finishes a meal, I clean the high chair, wash dishes, put them in the dishwasher, start a load of Read more
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Fruit of the Spirit Series: Self-Control

“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” Galatians 5:22-23 NLT Last but certainly not least, the last fruit of the Spirit to discuss is self-control. It is defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as Read more
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Fruit of the Spirit Series: Gentleness

“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!“ Galatians 5:22-23 NLT Gentleness, another noun in the fruits of the Spirit, is emulated in our disposition and demeanor if we allow it. It should be covered Read more
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Fruit of the Spirit Series: Faithfulness

“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” Galatians 5:22-23 NLT According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the word faithfulness is defined as “steadfast in affection or allegiance.” This means it’s unwavering and strong. Think Read more
