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Weekly Word- A

In the past, I’ve tried a couple of different methods to encourage myself to memorize scripture and really take hold of what the Bible says.  This past year, I saw that one of my Facebook friends does a weekly bible verse with her family based on alphabet- each week they memorize a verse that starts with a certain letter of the alphabet.  It seemed to work well, and I liked that it could encourage me to find/identify verses beyond the ones that I already know well.  That said, I’ll be trying that method this year, and posting here on Wednesdays for accountability (so y’all hold me accountable!).

This week’s letter is A, and our verse is from Matthew 7:7

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”

I love this as a reminder for starting the new year.  Friends, what are you asking God for this year? What are you seeking? Where are you knocking? I pray that in your asking, seeking, and knocking; you are led by God down a path that leads you closer to His purpose for your life.

Until next time…

Peace and blessings.


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Book Review- The Miracle in the Middle

I first heard Charlotte Gambill preach at Celebration Church in the Fall of 2014.  She was one of the guest speakers for their annual women’s conference, and both Preacherman and I really liked her message.  We left the service and stocked up on some of her materials, and on a road trip I found myself going through message after message.  To say that she is a phenomenal teacher of the word of God and biblical principles would be an understatement.

All that said, I was overly excited to get my hands on a copy of the book “The Miracle in the Middle”.  I’ve found myself “in the middle” of quite a few circumstances and situations, and wondering when/where/how the Lord was going to move me from the middle to the other side.  Gambill provides great insight for enjoying that uncomfortable middle spot, and recognizing it for the miracle that it is- as well as encouragement for us to press through to get to the other side.

I must admit that prior to reading the book, I had already heard her preach a sermon by the same name.  Despite that fact, I still found the book to be insightful, well-written, and a blessing to me.  My approach to my “middles” is much different, as I’m learning to look at it as an opportunity for growth as just a place where I’m stuck until something changes.  I’m also realizing that as I change my perspective, things around me change- regardless of if there’s an actual shift in position.

I would encourage you to check out this book, as well as some of Gambill’s other messages!  The practicality with which she delivers her messages makes it easy to understand and apply to your life.

Until next time…

Be encouraged! Peace and Blessings!

Disclaimer: I received this book for free from BookLook Bloggers in exchange for a review. All thoughts and opinions are mine