Author: Petra Stoneman

Easter Sunday

“For I passed on to you as of first importance what I also received – that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then

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Fasting As Waiting

“The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast in those days.” Our SOAP verse today is taking place in the midst of Jesus spending time at Levi’s house. Levi was a tax collector whom Jesus called to follow Him. At this

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Be Transformed

So far in our study we have defined what it means to be set apart spiritually and in our hearts. But what does it mean to be set apart in our minds? Our SOAP verses for today will help us uncover the answer to this question and set us up

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The Good News is for You!

We have covered a lot over the last four weeks. As we wrap our Advent study up this week, let’s focus on the good news of Luke 2:10-12. To not fear and, instead, remember the joy the gospel brings to all people is easier said than done. However, it is

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The Zeal of the Lord Will Accomplish This

I am so excited to begin this new study with all of you today! Advent is upon us. With the first Advent Sunday coming this week, I cannot think of a better way to prepare our hearts for this season than by diving into God’s Word with like-minded women from

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Claim God’s Promises

“And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit (which is the word of God).” – Ephesians 6:17 Welcome to another week of our study! This week, we will be focusing on the Helmet of Salvation. I love how today’s SOAP verse, Ephesians 6:17, doesn’t ask whether

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He Is Faithful Through It All

“But as it is, they aspire to a better land, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.” Hebrews 11:16 I became a Christian at the sweet age of seventeen. Since then, I have walked

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Bear With One Another

“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if someone happens to have a complaint against anyone else. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also

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Jesus Sees You

  At the start of this new week in our study of the Gospel of Luke, we find Jesus near Capernaum, specifically nearing a town called Nain.    Jesus and his disciples, along with a great crowd following them, were walking to Nain when just outside it they saw a

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A Praying Woman

Have you ever considered how what you wear represents who you are and what you do? Our wardrobes include leggings for keeping active, business suits for work and meetings, a favorite old sweater for relaxing days, and pretty dresses for special occasions. You prepare an outfit for the day depending

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