The Bible's Answer for our Imperfect Faith: Jesus
We know the answer is Jesus, and we come to him—to ask our questions, to intercede for others. And yet our flesh needs evidence, proof.
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Cheryl Balcom
- Aug 25
- 5 min
The Bible's Answer for our Imperfect Bodies: Renewal
God didn't want this for us either. But He allowed it so that we could understand how weak we truly are, and how strong He always will be.
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Cheryl Balcom
- Aug 8
- 5 min
The Bible’s Answer to an Imperfect Past: Forgiveness
Thankfully, our salvation is not dependent on our past. It depends solely on the love and grace of Jesus Christ.
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Cheryl Balcom
- Jul 24
- 4 min
The Bible's Answer for an Imperfect World: Trust
Though the current condition of our world is disheartening, there is a bigger picture here: sin’s reign on earth will only last so long.
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Cheryl Balcom
- Jul 8
- 5 min
The Bible's Answer for Imperfect People: Grace
The reality is that people will always disappoint. Still, we act surprised when those we love fall short of perfection.
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Cheryl Balcom
- Jun 19
- 1 min
How to Trade Expectations for a Grateful, Content Heart
Rather than seeing the intent of my husband's heart, too often I focused on how his gift of help did not meet my expectations.
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Cheryl Balcom
- Jun 18
- 5 min
The Benefits of Prayer Journaling, and How You Can Get Started
God longs for us to seek Him out. Why would He want it to be difficult?
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Cheryl Balcom
- Jun 12
- 1 min
Something Brief, Something True: When we seek Him, we will find Him
The Lord does not make Himself hard to find.
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Cheryl Balcom
- Jun 3
- 5 min
How to Find Your Happy Ending When Life Doesn’t Follow Your Script
Real life doesn't always follow the script in our heads.
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Cheryl Balcom
- May 3
- 3 min
When You Don’t Know What to Say, Use God's Word to Pray
What do you do when you don't have the words to pray?
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Cheryl Balcom
- Apr 5
- 5 min
4 Truths that Help Perfectionists Find Peace When Making Decisions
For those of us who struggle with perfectionistic tendencies, it can be difficult to find peace when making decisions.
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Cheryl Balcom
- Feb 2
- 2 min
Wisdom = Discernment + Restraint
"Just as death and destruction are never satisfied, so human desire is never satisfied" (Proverbs 27:20)
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Cheryl Balcom
- Jan 11
- 5 min
5 Ways to Persevere in 2024
Maybe you too are facing hills you didn’t expect.
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Cheryl Balcom
- Dec 13, 2023
- 2 min
Just Exactly How Far is the Curse Found?
Sin and its consequences were allowed to spread ugly tentacles both far and near, sometimes nearer than we'd like to admit.
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Cheryl Balcom
- Oct 19, 2023
- 2 min
For Sale
I need to be free of these hindering thoughts –
so I’ve lowered the price, I’ve now slashed the cost.
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Cheryl Balcom
- Sep 22, 2023
- 1 min
Psalm 40 (on repeat)
No sacrifice or offering
that she alone can give
can save her from this sinful bent—
it’s Your grace she needs, to live.
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Cheryl Balcom
- Sep 1, 2023
- 5 min
The (Itchy) Consequence of Folly
Why did I think that I could weed as I’ve always done and not get bit by chiggers this time?
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Cheryl Balcom
- Jul 9, 2023
- 4 min
How God's Word Helps Us Walk Worthy: A Reflection on Psalm 119
Through the Psalm writer's eyes, I could see clearly that God's words were of great worth to him, a treasure to be savored.
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Cheryl Balcom
- Jun 7, 2023
- 4 min
Happiness is . . . ?
Was this God’s definition of happiness? Is this what Jesus suffered and died on the cross for?
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