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Jessica's definition of comfort

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A few weeks ago at Grace, Jessica shared a quote on the definition and nature of comfort. The words were powerful and worth repeating here. “Contrary to what a lot of people believe, or hope, comfort doesn’t take the pain away. Comfort slides in beside the pain, pulling up a…
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Peace or Adrenaline?

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Which word best describes the consistent state of your soul: peace or adrenaline? Are you living a life of “untroubled, undisturbed composure and well-being” (New Testament Greek definition of “peace”) or are you in a constantly stressed, adrenaline-laced, fight or flight posture? Most of us would align with the latter….
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A "yes" in disguise

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Aren’t you glad God sometimes says “no”? I don’t mean in the moment that we’re asking for something–when we’re fixated on something we desperately want, we never want Him to tell us “no.” What I’m talking about are the other times, those times when hindsight or maturity gives us a wiser understanding and…