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Paula Marolewski
Dec 4, 20192 min read
Extraordinary Forgiveness
Attacked by his own brothers. Thrown into a pit. Sold into slavery. Falsely accused. Put in prison. Don’t let the brevity of these...
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Paula Marolewski
Nov 17, 20193 min read
Pride and Prejudice
When I say “pride and prejudice,” what comes to mind? For lovers of British literature, Jane Austin’s classic novel of the same name is...
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Paula Marolewski
Oct 5, 20191 min read
Not Far Enough
“But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be guilty before the court; and whoever says to his brother, ‘You...
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Paula Marolewski
Aug 20, 20191 min read
Grace
The words came unbidden to my mind, bubbling up from deep misery: “I am not worthy of Your grace.” My sins, my failures, my weaknesses,...
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Paula Marolewski
Aug 19, 20192 min read
The Knot Was Not
The legend of the Gordian Knot recounts that there was an intricate and tightly-tangled knot in Phrygia. It was said that the man who...
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Paula Marolewski
Aug 11, 20192 min read
Don't Scratch that Itch!
Summer means many wonderful things, such as flowers and beaches and butterflies ... unfortunately, it also means mosquitoes. If you are...
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Paula Marolewski
Jul 29, 20191 min read
What Do I Value?
In our natural, fallen state, we value things like material possessions. Sexual conquest. Political power. Physical beauty. Monetary...
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Paula Marolewski
Jul 29, 20191 min read
A Transforming Hope
“See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God … Beloved, now we are children of God, and...
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Paula Marolewski
Jul 8, 20192 min read
Get Rid of All the Weight
Romans 12:2 states, “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” The world...
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Paula Marolewski
Jun 21, 20191 min read
The Merced
I used to think of mercy as something stolid. Somber. A decree handed down by a judge with judgment still hanging in the eaves. Until I...
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Paula Marolewski
May 26, 20192 min read
"No; get up and get moving."
Here is another tough response God may have for us: sometimes, when we cry out for relief from the midst of our pain, God says in answer...
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Paula Marolewski
May 26, 20192 min read
"No; you must face the consequences of your sin."
Sometimes when we entreat God to get us out of pain and suffering, God says “No” – yet even his “No” is the route to ultimate healing....
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Paula Marolewski
May 19, 20192 min read
"Yes, but confess."
When we are in trouble or pain or suffering and cry out to God, there is a “Yes” from God we may receive that carries a condition: “YES,...
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Paula Marolewski
Apr 20, 20191 min read
Don't Take Grace for Granted
“Afterward Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, ‘Behold, you have become well; do not sin anymore, so that nothing worse may...
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Paula Marolewski
Apr 20, 20192 min read
No Room for Revenge
“Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the...
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Paula Marolewski
Apr 20, 20192 min read
What Do You Say?
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” – Romans 12:14 What typically happens when someone hurts us? We open our mouth...
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Paula Marolewski
Apr 6, 20191 min read
Wise Words about Money
The book of Proverbs has a very practical, rubber-meets-the-road approach to money. Here are some verses to help us manage money wisely!...
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Paula Marolewski
Mar 30, 20191 min read
The Grasp of Gossip
“The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.” Proverbs 18:8 “Whoever would foster love covers over...
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Paula Marolewski
Mar 1, 20192 min read
Complaints, Complaints!
“I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise...
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Paula Marolewski
Feb 18, 20191 min read
According to My Righteousness
“The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and my integrity that is in me.” – Psalm 7:8 Here’s a...
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