Devotions

Test Blog Post

By Believe Out Loud / July 26, 2023 / Comments Off on Test Blog Post

This is a test of a blog post for Believe out loud.

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It is the glory of god to raise up those who are brought low.

Blessed

By Believe Out Loud / February 18, 2023 / Comments Off on Blessed

by Jonathon McClellan Could it be that within the death and resurrection of Christ, was one final parable being left behind for His people to discover? Jesus often used Earthly stories to teach Heaven’s wisdom. He said, “Unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But…

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A woman using a laptop with a picture of a house on it.

How to Make a Moment Last Forever

By Believe Out Loud / February 18, 2023 / Comments Off on How to Make a Moment Last Forever

By Jonathon McClellan Ever wonder why “time flies” when you’re having fun, but conversely, losing a loved one can feel like the longest moment of your entire life? My heart anguishes for the families and friends of the Uvalde, Texas elementary school shooting who, I assume, are all experiencing the longest moment of their entire…

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A rainbow flag waving in the wind against a blue sky.

The Greatest Power

By Believe Out Loud / February 18, 2023 / Comments Off on The Greatest Power

By Jonathon McClellan The greatest gift God ever gave humankind was love in its many expressions, and the capacity to give and receive love is the richest fulfillment for us. We may not always have felt this way, for many of us were miseducated into believing that our love was shameful. Yet, despite this, the…

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A rainbow with the words happy pride on it.

Happy Pride

By Believe Out Loud / February 18, 2023 / Comments Off on Happy Pride

By Jonathon McClellan After creation was made, God saw that it was good. And considering that queerness has been observed in creation since the beginning, we know that we too, are good in God’s eyes. No mistakes were made. Yes, we are fabulous beings and things are as God intended. This Pride, let us rejoice,…

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The greatest power with a colorful background.

The Greatest Power

By pwsbuilder / June 23, 2022 / Comments Off on The Greatest Power

The greatest gift God ever gave humankind was love in its many expressions, and the capacity to give and receive love is the richest fulfillment for us. We may not always have felt this way, for many of us were miseducated into believing that our love was shameful. Yet, despite this, the human spirit’s capacity…

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Happy Pride

By pwsbuilder / June 23, 2022 / Comments Off on Happy Pride

After creation was made, God saw that it was good. And considering that queerness has been observed in creation since the beginning, we know that we too, are good in God’s eyes. No mistakes were made. Yes, we are fabulous beings and things are as God intended. This Pride, let us rejoice, for we are…

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A graveyard with crosses and a quote that says, only we could find a way to make the moments when the smiles of all.

How to Make a Moment Last Forever

By pwsbuilder / June 2, 2022 / Comments Off on How to Make a Moment Last Forever

Ever wonder why “time flies” when you’re having fun, but conversely, losing a loved one can feel like the longest moment of your entire life? My heart anguishes for the families and friends of the Uvalde, Texas elementary school shooting who, I assume, are all experiencing the longest moment of their entire lives right now.…

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The graphic is a quote from the bible.

Blessed

By pwsbuilder / April 15, 2022 / Comments Off on Blessed

Could it be that within the death and resurrection of Christ, was one final parable being left behind for His people to discover? Jesus often used Earthly stories to teach Heaven’s wisdom. He said, “Unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies,…

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Jesus kneeling in front of a rainbow.

Strength

By pwsbuilder / April 14, 2022 / Comments Off on Strength

What is strength? Do you think you are not strong because you cry, fall down, or are at times so vulnerable it feels as though you could break at any moment? Well, you’re wrong. Jesus cried in front of everyone because the people He cared about were suffering, but was He weak? No. Jesus fell…

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