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The Joyless Son

by Debra Marsalisiupdated on March 13, 2024November 23, 2023

Luke 15:28-32 “But he was angry and would not go in. Therefore his father came out and pleaded with him. So he answered and said to his father, ‘Lo, these many years I have been …

Devotionals

Blessed Are the Peacemakers

by Debra Marsalisiupdated on November 21, 2023November 22, 2023

Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.“ This verse is taken from Jesus’ famous teaching in Matthew Chapters 5-7, called The Sermon on the Mount. The sermon addresses …

Devotionals

Heroism is Stamped on Our Souls

by Debra Marsalisiupdated on October 21, 2023November 9, 2023

Esther 4:15-17 “Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: “Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I …

Devotionals

Internal Dialogue Matters

by Debra Marsalisiupdated on October 21, 2023November 2, 2023

Luke 2:36-38 Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; …

Devotionals

Esther’s Exemplary Wisdom, Obedience, and Faith

by Debra Marsalisiupdated on October 20, 2023October 26, 2023

Esther 4:9-11 “Hathak went back and reported to Esther what Mordecai had said. Then she instructed him to say to Mordecai, “All the king’s officials and the people of the royal provinces know that for …

Writings

Is Self-Love Biblical?

by Debra Marsalisiupdated on February 2, 2024October 19, 2023

Dear Reader, let me start off by being completely transparent. This has been written on the heels of a self-loathing week. Truthfully, I’m struggling to even be in my own skin. I have found myself …

Poetry

Transformation At The Hands Of The King

by Debra Marsalisiupdated on June 18, 2023June 30, 2023

Once battered and broken Licking my wounds Now redeemed and reborn Attuned and in bloom. Once hungry and seeking Groping for more Now complete satisfaction Fulfillment restored. Once inadequate and striving Working for love Now …

To Whom It May Concern...

An Unnecessary Apology

by Debra Marsalisiupdated on June 18, 2023June 29, 2023

Dear Lord, You know I try not to make a habit of speaking in 1st person for you. I want to approach this project with a deep reverence for your Word and for your revealed …

Devotionals

Sexuality And The Simple Life

by Debra Marsalisiupdated on June 17, 2023June 28, 2023

1 Corinthians 7:8-9 “To the unmarried and the widows I say that it is good for them to remain single, as I am. But if they cannot exercise self-control, they should marry. For it is …

Devotionals

Weapons Of Spiritual Warfare

by Debra Marsalisiupdated on June 17, 2023June 27, 2023

Ephesians: 6:10-20 “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of …