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christian speaker, writer, christian blog, south dakota blog, speaker, sojourner, Cindy Krall
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Obedience and faith are something that believers are called to pursue. The reward is great for both. But there can be a fine line between obedience which leads to peace, and obedience rooted in legalism. I've witnessed people I love leave the church (or other Christian communities) because legalism superseded grace. There is no hurt quite like "church hurt." Most of...

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In recent weeks I found myself in a prayer "funk." It’s a gift to be able to pray without ceasing––while we drive, do dishes, or walk the dog. Because we can pray while we simultaneously move through life, we get to be in constant communication with God. While we’re “chatting” we also have the privilege of offering intercessory prayers. Scripture is...

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The other night, I looked up at the heavens and thought, "The summer sky is starting to make her entrance. Her evening gown is black as pitch, but it's peppered with sequin stars." It occurred to me that the sparkles were bright, not despite the contrasting black but because of it. With that thought, we begin this week's devotion with something...

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Resurrection for the believer is about life over death. But it's also about knowing we have a home. Home is so much more than a building, isn't it? • It's a place of refuge. It's a sanctuary…the safe place we can go. • It's a place of authenticity. The moment we walk in its doors, we don't have to put on any pretense....

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Thirst has a purpose. God designed us to thirst so that we would not perish. Thirst reminds our bodies of what they need to live–– primarily water. Other things may try to disguise themselves as adequate hydration. But the sugar in some beverages and the caffeine in others is not what our bodies need. They need WATER. And so it is with...

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