Author: Grace Ann Oglesby

Now We Are God’s People

This is a beautiful place to be in our Exodus story. We have seen the Lord intentionally care for His people, hearing their cries, and rescuing them from what looked like an impossible situation. We have seen the Lord work mighty miracles on behalf of His people for His glory

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God’s Heart in the Exodus Story

The story of Exodus is an enthralling one. It reveals so much about the human condition and about God’s heart. Because God is perfect, His Word is timeless and holds meaning for us in our current season. Even though these words were written in a different time period under a

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The Words of Life

Proverbs 31 is one of the beautiful places in scripture that illuminates our special, distinct purpose as women handmade by God. As a woman in relationship with the Lord, the way we do live and care for others is set apart.  Our work can be full of gratitude and unto

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The One We’re Waiting For

When I think of waiting, I think of waiting to marry my husband, Chris. In the early months of last year, I remember waking up each morning with a deep excitement and anticipation for our wedding day. I longed for the moment to arrive.  I enjoyed every part of the

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Christ Changes Everything

God With Us We have seen God at work in so many ways leading up to this long-awaited moment. And now it is here: the moment the Messiah, Jesus Christ, enters the world. As early as Genesis 3:15, the Messiah is promised by God to come and save. After years

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The Words of Life

To Know, Love, and Speak In John 6, we are told that many turn away from Jesus because what He says is hard to understand. When Jesus asks His closest friends if they, too, want to turn away, Peter responds with a resounding “no” and explains why. Jesus has the

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Who You Are & How You Live

When you get to know someone, who do you tell them you are? Usually, we define ourselves by the work that we do. We are teachers, coaches, homemakers, doctors, business leaders, etc. In this world, we quickly associate our worth with how well we do these things. Often, this can

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Love and Obedience

Access What words come to mind when you think of obedience? For the world, “obedience” is in the same field as rules, restrictions, and unhappiness. However, as believers, we do not view things the way the world does. We have truth that is found in Jesus, the Word of God

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Abundant and Eternal

I love the way Jesus teaches us. He uses vivid illustrations and metaphors to communicate to us truths that have the potential to transform our lives. This is what He does in John 15.  Perhaps this is a passage you have read over and over, or perhaps this is your

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Living with a Humble Heart

My church recently walked through the book of Esther. It was such a blessing to me, as I had never before studied this particular part of scripture in-depth. As we read together chapter by chapter and verse by verse, I recognized beautiful aspects of God’s character that deeply encouraged my

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