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Devotion: Proverbs 16:32
Proverbs 16:32 Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city. We are a little more than halfway through our month of patience and today we look at […]
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Devotion: James 5:7
James 5:7 Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. Yesterday we […]
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Book Review: All Booked Up
Title: All Booked Up Author: Melody Carlson Publisher: Baker/Revell Date: March 17, 2026 Pages: 272 ISBN: 978-0800747251 Category: Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance Buy it: https://amzn.to/4cjKuuT Review by: Trisha Smith Review: This was an absolutely adorable, […]
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Devotion: Hebrews 10:36
Hebrews 10:36 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. We once again have a verse that does not mention patience in […]
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Devotion: Romans 8:25
Romans 8:25 But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. Today’s verse follows Paul’s discussion on the believer’s wait for the final redemption of their bodies (Romans […]
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Devotion: Galatians 5:22
Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness… For long time readers, you will recognize today’s verse. We have studied it in the past and will likely […]
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Devotion: Ephesians 4:2
Ephesians 4:2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Today’s look at patience deals with how we should interact with one another and the attitude we should have. In […]
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Devotion: 1 Timothy 1:16
1 Timothy 1:16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe […]
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Devotion: Romans 2:4
Romans 2:4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? Today’s verse needs a little context before […]
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Devotion: 2 Peter 3:15
2 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do […]
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Devotion: James 5:10
James 5:10 Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As with our verse yesterday in Hebrews, the recipients […]
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Devotion: Hebrews 6:12
Hebrews 6:12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. It is not known who wrote the book of Hebrews, but […]
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Book Review: On the Edge of Trust
Title: On the Edge of Trust Series: Logan Point, Book 5 Author: Patricia Bradley Publisher: Baker/Revell Date: Nov 4, 2025 Pages: 334 ISBN: 978-1493451395 Category: Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Suspense, Mystery, Romance Buy it: https://amzn.to/4ldyJs4 Review by: […]
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Book Review: Whispers at Painswick Court
Title: Whispers at Painswick Court Author: Julie Klassen Publisher: Bethany House Date: Dec 2, 2025 Pages: 368 ISBN: 978-0764244865 Category: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance Buy it: https://amzn.to/3OTNV1A Review by: Trisha Smith Review: What […]
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Book Review: A Moment to Love
Title: A Moment to Love Series: Hope of the Cheyenne, Book 3 Author: Tracie Peterson Publisher: Bethany House Date: Oct 21, 2025 Pages: 304 ISBN: 978-0764245701 Category: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance Buy it: https://amzn.to/4lzQDpn […]