Author: Cynthia Bauer
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When It Feels Like Nothing You Do Matters
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”- Galatians 6:9 (ESV) There are seasons in every believer’s life where it feels like nothing you do is making a difference, and the weight of spiritual investment begins to feel pointless. You pray,…
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When God is Glorified, We Are Blessed
This morning, as I sat down with my Bible, a simple thought caught my attention: “God will finish what He started and make all things right again. In the end, He will fully receive the glory that is rightfully His.” I nodded in agreement—yes, God deserves all glory. He is everything to us, the One…
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Why Fire Refines Us: Finding Purpose in the Flames
Fire is one of God’s most powerful symbols in Scripture. It represents His presence, His holiness, and His refining work in our lives. Just as a silversmith carefully watches the silver until the impurities rise and are skimmed away, God watches over us in the heat of our trials. He doesn’t abandon us to the…
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When the Fire Becomes a Calling
There are moments in life that alter everything—not because they change your circumstances, but because they mark your soul. My journey has been shaped by such moments. Trauma, grief, betrayal, and despair have not just visited my life—they’ve left deep painful imprints. At fifteen, I was kidnapped, assaulted, and nearly killed——a horror and trauma that…