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• Thirty Days of Jesus Redux: Day 28, Resurrection of Central Importance

  

  By Elizabeth PrataChristmas advent. We are coming toward the end of our look at the life of Jesus through scripture. The first section of His life was seen... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2018 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Discernment Resources for You: Bookmark This!

  

  By Elizabeth PrataIs this teacher good? Is this Bible study credible? Is this book safe with good doctrine? I'm frequently asked these are normal and good... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2018 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Thirty Days of Jesus Redux: Day 27, He Rises Again

  

  By Elizabeth PrataChristmas advent. We are coming toward the end of our look at the life of Jesus through scripture. The first section of His life was seen... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2018 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Movie Review: Netflix's Dumplin'

  

  By Elizabeth PrataDumplin' is a Netflix Original (PG-13) based on the 2015 young-adult novel by Julie Murphy, starring Danielle MacDonald, Jennifer Aniston,... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2018 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Thirty Days of Jesus Redux: Day 26, Jesus' Sinlessness

  

  By Elizabeth PrataThis section of verses that show Jesus' life are focused on His attributes earthly ministry. We've seen Him as servant, teacher, shepherd,... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2018 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Overheard in the Coffee Shop

  

  By Elizabeth PrataPicture the scene. It's a festive coffee shop at your favorite spot. You're there sitting and sipping and savoring being alone for a few... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2018 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Thirty Days of Jesus Redux: Day 25, The Authority of Jesus

  

  By Elizabeth PrataThis section of verses that show Jesus' life are focused on His attributes earthly ministry. We've seen Him through what He does, as servant... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2018 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• How Does Seeking Direct Revelation Destroy Your Current Obedience?

  

  By Elizabeth PrataDo you believe that the Lord still speaks? That He has a fresh word? That you can receive individual directions for specific circumstances in... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2018 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Thirty Days of Jesus Redux: Day 24, Jesus is Omniscient

  

  By Elizabeth PrataThis section of verses that show Jesus' life are focused on His attributes earthly ministry. We've seen Him as servant, teacher, shepherd,... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2018 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Thirty Days of Jesus Redux: Day 23, Compassionate Healer

  

  By Elizabeth PrataThis section of verses that show Jesus' life are focused on His earthly ministry. We've seen Him as servant, teacher, shepherd, intercessor,... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2018 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Is Temptation a Sin?

  

  Yesterday at my personal blog I'd posted an essay explaining Why I Will Never Watch ABC's 'The Good Doctor' Again.In the November 26th episode called "Empathy" ... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2018 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Thirty Days of Jesus Redux: Day 22, Jesus as Intercessor

  

  By Elizabeth PrataThis section of verses that show Jesus' life are focused on His earthly ministry. We've seen Him as servant, teacher, shepherd, and now... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2018 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Prata Potpourri: Christmas, Depicting Jesus in Art, Music, Old Movietone Reels

  

  By Elizabeth PrataTime for another edition of Prata Potpourri, the ever popular phrase made famous by the game show Jeopardy! host, wherein I put forth various... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2018 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Thirty Days of Jesus Redux: Day 20, Jesus as the Teacher

  

  By Elizabeth PrataThis section of verses that show Jesus' life are focused on His earthly ministry. We've seen Him as servant, teacher, and now shepherd. Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2018 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Word of the Week: Fruit of the Spirit, Gentleness

  

  By Elizabeth PrataBut the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2018 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Thirty Days of Jesus Redux: Day 20, Jesus as the Teacher

  

  By Elizabeth PrataHow can we know God unless He reveals Himself to us? The creation confirms His existence, but what does the creature know of His attributes,... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2018 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• The Toughest Mission Field

  

  By Elizabeth PrataCharles Spurgeon's morning devotional for December 15 was about the decision that Ruth and Orpah made with Naomi. Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2018 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Thirty Days of Jesus Redux: Day 19, Jesus Emptied Himself

  

  By Elizabeth PrataBarnes' Notes explains the 'emptying'The word does not occur elsewhere in the New Testament, except in the passage before us. Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2018 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• The Power of Abuse and the Necessity of True Hope

  

  By Elizabeth Prata When you're a kid in an abusive home, the number one feeling is uncertainty. The abused child is uncertain that this is the way things are... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2018 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Thirty Days of Jesus Redux: Day 18, The Highest King

  

  By Elizabeth Prata Further ReadingThough the verse is literally speaking about King David, the relation of David to Christ means the verse also prefigures the... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2018 SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY