First Friday Prayers: 3 John 4
My "joy" verse for this month is 3 John 4: "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in truth."
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Lauren Sparks
May Had No Margin!
Right now it feels like there is no margin. And did I mention I have a graduating senior? Please send chocolate!
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Joy – Let’s Break it Down
I continue to share what God is showing me about joy in case you could use some in your life. So let’s break it down.
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What Are the Rumble Strips in Your Life?
What rumble strips to you have in your life? Those people or things that help you stay on the right path and alert you to impending danger?
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First Friday Prayers: Words for the Graduates
We could pray different words for the graduates from Colossians chapter 1 every day of the week, but for FFP purposes, I will be brief.
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Up Up and Away, April
In a couple of days, April is up up and away and we’re moving toward May. In the mean time, we are relishing every last!
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10 Joy Inducing Questions to Ask Yourself
Being joy filled does not mean that your life is perfect. It means that you emphatically trust God and believe that he has great plans for your life, regardless of what is happening right now. Joy is an outward sign of inward faith in the promises of God.
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It’s Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week
It’s Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week. It’s also National Fast and Prayer Day. I did a lot of that during Chuck’s treatment.
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First Friday Prayers: Good Friday
If Good Friday commemorates the day Jesus died, why do we call it good? And why is Jesus’ death on the cross significant?
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It Must Have Been March, but it’s Over Now
Our family has a whole lot of shaking going on. It has been a doozy of a month, and I’m thankful for it. But it’s over now.
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I’ve Got Tears in My Ears (and Other Funny Titles)
Monday is Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day! I am all about helping you celebrate! Let’s start with “I’ve Got Tears in My Ears”!
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Verse Mapping Joy!
There are many ways to study the bible. Verse mapping is a method I’m enjoying. I hope you found this helpful or at least interesting!
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First Friday Prayers: Prayer for the Caregiver
Caregiving can be rewarding, exhausting, and heartbreaking. I can’t think of a better prayer to offer today than a prayer for the caregiver.
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The Grand Finale of February
Although February at the Sparks’ house hasn’t been very grand, it’s almost over. So we can call this a grand finale.
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Scriptures on Joy: Word of the Year
Wanting to memorize more bible verses, I decided to choose one for every month of this year. So I’m sharing these 12 scriptures on joy.
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God’s Word and a Scalpel
Not all of God’s word is comforting. Some of it is cutting and convicting. But it cuts to heal – like a surgeon’s scalpel.
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First Friday Prayers: The Month of Love
Love is God sending His Son to atone for our sins. He paid what we owed; our very lives. There is no greater love than this (John 15:13).
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Just Got Through January – Almost
We just got through January – almost, and it’s National Fun at Work Day! I’m not at work because my oldest daughter, Shelby, had major surgery last Thursday. She and I will be hanging out together for the next several weeks as she heals and recovers. Two years ago in January Shelby endured a […]
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Joy Ride: My Word of the Year
The bible tells us that sooner or later, we will have trouble (John 16:33). Maybe we need a joy ride. Come along!
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First Friday Prayers: A New Year
I have kick off my first exercise class of the year by reading a meditation. I’m sharing it here as part of our First Friday Prayers.
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