God's Not Legalistic
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God Is Not Legalistic

ByThe Glorious Table

Throughout the Old Testament, the Israelites faced many adversaries. When Joshua was close to the end of his life, he warned the Israelites that the land of the Philistines was one of the areas they still needed to defeat (Josh. 13:1–3). Because the Philistines were not completely removed as God had commanded, Israel faced them…

Talking with Jesus
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Healing Hearts with Love

ByThe Glorious Table

“I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in Me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to the Father.” (John 14:12 NLT) As I read this passage from the Book of John, I scratched my head, my brow furrowed in confusion, and exclaimed, “What’chu talkin’…

Spoons for Manna
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Spoons for Manna

ByThe Glorious Table

“I’m running low on spoons today.” This is a statement which, at first glance, seems like an odd commentary on one’s silverware inventory. If you dip your toe in the chronic illness community, however, you will quickly understand its meaning. I am many things: A mom, wife, lawyer, Broadway musical enthusiast . . . and…

Examine the Desires of Your Heart
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Examine the Desires of Your Heart

ByThe Glorious Table

My youngest daughter sold her goats. The same goats she had worked so hard to save her money to buy, the same goats she had prepared for by working with farmer friends of ours who raised goats to find the best animals for her plans, and the same goats she had spent almost a whole…

The Courage to Ask for Help
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Designed to Need Help

ByThe Glorious Table

My husband gently shook my arm, and I opened my sleepy eyes. It took a minute to focus and process what I saw outside the car window. If I didn’t know better, I would have thought I was still dreaming. It looked as if we had been transported back in time and across the ocean….

God Is in the Evens
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God Is in the Evens

ByThe Glorious Table

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45 NIV) One thing I enjoy about studying the Bible is when new things pop out at me. Recently, I have been amazed at the number of times I…