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it is finished
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it is finished

Usually when someone says that something is finished, that means it’s as good as it’s going to get. But God’s finishing is a point of beginning for us. We can have a new life, new hopes, and new desires because God has completed the work we couldn’t do on our own!

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mustard bath recipe
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mustard bath recipe

Epsom salts scented with the refreshing fragrance of eucalyptus, spearmint, rosemary, and wintergreen combine to create a sinus-clearing, muscle-relaxing bunch of goodness. And yes, mustard powder features in the blend, but it’s good, I promise!

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when your progress feels invisible
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when your progress feels invisible

Sourdough is a process. I can’t quite remember what day I started. All I remember is that it was a quiet, unassuming Tuesday. The leaves were yellowing on the branches, and I’d thrown open all the curtains in our home to let in as much of the dwindling fall light as possible.

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This Changes Everything
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This Changes Everything

“After meeting with El Roi (You-Are-the-God-Who-Sees), Hagar knew that if God could be with her in the wilderness, He would be with her in having to submit to Sarai also. It’s as if Hagar said to God, “You have looked upon me, and now I can look upon You.” That face-to-face relationship with God transforms.”

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my favourite construction sign
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my favourite construction sign

For the past three years in a row I’ve had to take detours to work during the summer, as the routes I habitually used were taken over by construction. And while I generally don’t love the signs that announce construction, there is one sign that has become somewhat of a dear friend, a good reminder.

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joy is real, too
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joy is real, too

We have been conditioned to believe that we're only being honest when things are hard or bad. Here's your reminder that seeing the good doesn’t negate the bad. But just because the bad is real doesn’t mean there isn’t real good to be had also.

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becoming
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becoming

People get thrilled about something new and they love to be entertained. But what happens when you do something to the point that consistency becomes humdrum and normal? Here's your reminder to push forward by becoming what you wish you'd had!

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Unknown Needs, Known Saviour
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Unknown Needs, Known Saviour

Have you felt it at all lately, a subtle (or maybe not subtle at all) shift in your relationship with God? Read this for some wise words from guest writer Rebekah Branson as she discusses what to do when you don’t know what you need.

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