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How to Start a Christian Memoir

Testing AI with this post below, generated with AI with very few individual edits. What do you think of it? Writing a Christian memoir is a unique journey that allows you to share your faith, struggles, and triumphs in a way that glorifies God and resonates deeply with readers. Read below for getting oriented with regards to writing, literature, and the Christian faith, making it the perfect…

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Let Christ Save You Now

Are you like me? Deep down, I used to think that being saved meant something only holy people could be. You know, Mother Theresa type people. I came from poverty and abuse, felt like a loser with no worth so being a holy person, saved wouldn’t be possible. No, no, no – that’s not true! I’ve been a Christian now for about 12 years so I know what it takes to become one and YOU can be one too. For…

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Prayer List

Here is a Prayer List I created to provide more structure to my prayer life. Feel free to use it so your prayer life can thrive too! Click the link below to download the Prayer List in excel. Prayer List by Sarah Vigue

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Wine & Bacon Slow Cooker Chili Recipe

Wine & Bacon Slow Cooker Chili Recipe Servings: 10 people   Ingredients  1.5 lb lean Ground Beef, (85% lean) 1 lb cooked bacon 2 c. red table wine 1 large onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp coriander powder 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 rounded Tbsp of Better than Bouillon Beef base dissolved in 3 c. of hot water 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 15 oz can…

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Easy Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup Recipe

Easy Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup Ingredients 16 ounces dried split peas green or yellow 6 cups of  water mixed with 2 T. of “Better than Bullion” Ham flavor 1 large ham steak cubed 3 large carrots coined 2 medium onion diced Generously sprinkle in some dried sage and curry powder Instructions Rinse and drain the split peas and drain them. Soak the peas overnight then put the peas and remaining…

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Fun Note to Leave a Co-Worker

Friday, October 13, 2023   Dear Moises,   While passing by your office this afternoon, I noticed you were not in it. Much to my unhappiness, you could be taking a day off or worse yet, you could be out sick with some horrible disease. In fact, I’m guessing that’s probably the problem. You are very likely wasting away with some horrid sickness wracking your body with symptoms impossible to…

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Basically, what is Christian healing?

Christian healing is the belief that God heals people through the power of prayer and being in a close relationship with Him. It is a practice that has been around for centuries, and it continues to be a source of comfort and hope for many people. There are many different ways to practice Christian healing. Some people pray for healing themselves, while others pray for others. Some people pray…

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Engagement Adventure: Phillipe & Sarah’s Treasure Hunt Proposal

Engagement Adventure: Phillipe & Sarah’s Treasure Hunt Proposal

A few months ago, I was driving and telling God, “I think I’m ready for marriage. I’m really done with dating, and I feel ready for the next stage.” A deliberate thought popped into my head, the inaudible and still, small voice of God: You’re going to meet your future husband soon. You’ll meet him on eHarmony. I continued driving and mentioned this to my mother and sister when I saw them, “I…

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Creative Writing: The Shield

Creative Writing: The Shield

The Shield Over the castle fireplace lays a sturdy but mangled shield The shield is worn, cracked, and scarred Its planks so warped, they look like handholds The wood shield does not shine like those of bronze or iron, But is respected for its survival and reliability its given nature.   While other shields are displayed in groups along the wall Or others piled wide and high on the floor ready…

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How to Start the Healing Process

How to Start the Healing Process

“But then something happened: God our Savior and His overpowering love and kindness for humankind entered our world; He came to save us. It’s not that we earned it by doing good works or righteous deeds; He came because He is merciful. He brought us out of our old ways of living to a new beginning through the washing of regeneration; and He made us completely new through the Holy Spirit, who was…

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A Simple, Local Healing Service

A Simple, Local Healing Service

“What are you gonna have prayed for?” I asked my mom. “Oh I’ve known what I’m going to have prayed for for several days now. I’m going to ask God for bold faith.�� “That’s really good. I’m going to ask God for healed relationships.” Mom and I were standing in the lobby of the Danvers Church of the Nazarene during the August 7th healing service. We grabbed a drink and took our seats. We prayed…

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What is Spiritual Warfare?

What is Spiritual Warfare?

There is a lot of invisible activity all around us. In addition to angels (both fallen angels and heavenly angels), we have saints who go before us and are interceding on our behalf. In this hidden realm, there is birthed spiritual warfare. Those who follow Jesus need to know about this world just as his followers did in the past.

The disciples of Jesus were trained by…

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Bible Guided Dreams & Visions for Christian Dream Interpretation

Bible Guided Dreams & Visions for Christian Dream Interpretation

Interested in biblical dream interpretation? Me too, but there aren’t a lot of great resources that I’ve seen. My home church started a Bible based study on dreams interpretation using Dr. Joe Ibojieas a resource. If you are comfortable with exploring the topic, here are some notes so you can see if this is an okay path for you. I’m sharing this post with my family and friends, all of whom will…

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Writing Prompt: What is your most vivid memory?

Writing Prompt: What is your most vivid memory?

Here’s a fairly simple Writing Exercise for memoir or autobiographical writing: What is your most prominent or earliest memory? After you describe this, laying out the settings and people, analyze why you think this memory sticks out to you.

For an example, this is one of my most vivid childhood memories involving a loving and protective family dog:

My first stepdad’s family had a dog named…

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Letters to God from the Kids

Letters to God from the Kids

My nephew wrote a poem to God for his “Man Class” with the church. We made my niece write one too. The writing is so precious and even though my niece struggled, they both did a nice job.

Dear God, We all do things we can’t undo, some things by accident, some things on purpose. But we all know You will forgive us.

Zoe Dow – age 13, April 2019

Dear God, You love me so despite the rough road, this…

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The Original Tatterdemalion's Testimony Preface

The Original Tatterdemalion’s Testimony Preface

There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears punishment has not been perfected in love. —1 John 4:18 NIV

As I worked on Lost and Found: A Tatterdemalion’s Testimony, I noticed that some of my words sting.I have a sharp tongue despite a decade of trying to dull it. These make for some funny farm and rehab center-like…

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Recipe: Homemade Anti-Inflammatory Sauerkraut (Lacto-Fermented Cabbage)

Here is a recipe for Indian-style sauerkraut with an emphasis on adding anti-inflammation ingredients like turmeric (curcumin). Ingredients

• 1 medium head (around 2 pounds) cabbage (good quality needed) • 5 fresh cloves of garlic, crushed • 1 tsp turmeric • 1 tsp powdered ginger • 2 tsp pink Himalayan or sea salt (not iodized salt) • 1/2 tsp dried dill • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes • 1/2 cracked…