Author: Grace Ann Oglesby

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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The Words of Christ

I love Mary’s song of purity and joy to the LORD after finding out she was chosen to carry the long-awaited Messiah. It is filled with powerful truths of God’s mercy and might, revealed only by the Spirit of God. It showcases the heart-posture God desires: those who are humble,

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God’s Word Proves True

The Gift of the Word It was beautiful to study Jeremiah 29 and its surrounding biblical passages. I had to stop and thank God for His Word while I was reading. The fact that we have the Word of God to turn to, His very own breath, is a miracle.

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God Has A Different Message

Daniel Through the Years Do you remember reading the story of Daniel resolving to not touch the king’s food after being taken to the palace? Or Daniel being promoted because of his divine wisdom and precise interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar’s dreams? What age do you think Daniel was when these events

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What Really Matters

My favorite moments on this earth always involve two things: people and hugs. It’s as if the times when I am embraced or the times I get to embrace others are moments in which time stops and God reminds me what truly matters. I admit, I often need that reminder;

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There is Always Hope

It can be easy to feel discouraged and hopeless that things will ever get better. These feelings are so real and held by my Father, God. However, amid these feelings, the word that I cannot get out of my head has been hope. It has been during these present hardships

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Encouragement That Lasts Forever

God’s Love Through Parents I grew up feeling loved by God because I felt loved by my parents. While I did not know the ins-and-outs of theology, I knew God’s love deep in my heart due to my mom and dad’s love for me. My parents’ first ministry and first

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The Best Activity You Could Ever Engage In

God’s Design I am not a mom yet, but I find myself thinking about motherhood often. I am about to get married to the love of my life, Chris. There is nothing I want more than a family to love alongside him. Therefore, I have done a lot of reflecting

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His Name is Jesus

What is truth?  This question was uttered by Pilate, the Roman governor who gave Jesus over to be crucified. Jesus had just claimed that the reason he came into the world was to testify to the truth (John 18:37). This is a very important statement. In this statement, Jesus revealed

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