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Guilty as Barabbas: Grace for the Undeserving

by Debra Marsalisiupdated on July 30, 2024August 6, 2024

“Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to releasing to the multitude one prisoner whom they wished. And at that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas. Therefore, when they had gathered together, …

Devotionals

Beholding Faith

by Debra Marsalisiupdated on July 30, 2024July 30, 2024

“Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, ‘Have mercy on me, …

Devotionals

The Bride of Christ

by Debra Marsalisiupdated on January 9, 2024December 21, 2023

“That He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.”—Ephesians 5:27 (NKJV) Our modern view of marriage …

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; …

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 …

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The Eternality of Love

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

1 Corinthians 13:8-13 “Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. For we know in part and …

Poetry

Who Am I?

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

I Am Who Christ the Rock says I Am… Redeemed and Reborn The Holy Carpenter of my heart doesn’t renovate, He recreates Who am I? I am new creation in Christ Jesus 2 Cor 5:17 I am …

Devotionals

Unwavering Hope

by Debra Marsalisiupdated on October 20, 2023June 17, 2023

Hebrews 10:23 “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.“ Wow, I love a good power verse. Don’t get me wrong, all verses are worthy of …

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The Morning After

by Debra Marsalisiupdated on June 14, 2023June 14, 2023

We all have a story. This is mine. It’s raw and real. This story describes the events that led to my salvation. “The Morning After” was the day that would forever change my life. I am …

Devotionals

The Bride Of Christ

by Debra Marsalisiupdated on June 14, 2023June 14, 2023

Today’s Scriptures: Our modern view of marriage can somewhat leave us clueless to the magnificent portrait of grace the Lord paints with His invitation to the marriage supper of the Lamb. Today we’ll unpack ancient …