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Sunday Soaking: Hold Your Plans Loosely

In his heart a man plans his course,but the LORD determines his steps.Proverbs 16:9 It is good to make a plan. We’ve all heard the old adage, Failing to plan is planning to fail — and often in life, it … Continue reading

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Mary Heart / Martha Home: Peanut Butter Oatmeal M&M Bars for Valentine’s Day

Laura got in the kitchen this week to make sweets for her sweeties. She adapted a favorite bar cookie recipe by substituting M&Ms for the chocolate chips. And you’re going to love hearing how she “recycled” Christmas candy for this … Continue reading

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Sunday Soaking: The Desires of Your Heart

Delight yourself in the LORD andhe will give you the desires of your heart.Psalm 37:4 The name-it-and-claim-it crowd would immediately gravitate to the second part of the verse: “…he will give you the desires of your heart.” “Yes, please! Give … Continue reading

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Sunday Soaking: Focus on the HEART (Our February ‘Write the WORD’ Topic)

It’s the month of chocolate hearts, pillows shaped like hearts, and Valentine cards splattered with hearts. No wonder that I’ve chosen HEART for the February Write the WORD theme – it is all around us! When I entered “heart” in … Continue reading

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Mary Heart / Martha Home: Our February ‘Do It!’ List & A Washing Machine Clean-Out

We all know our washing machine cleans our clothes…but once in a while, we need to clean our washing machine! In this week’s Martha Monday video, Laura demonstrates routine maintenance for a front-loading washing machine. We invite you to watch … Continue reading

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Sunday Soaking: Why Am I Here?

…everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory…Isaiah 43:7  We began this month’s study on GLORY with this verse, as we examined the truth that each of us was created for one purpose: to glorify … Continue reading

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Sunday Soaking: Glory from the Nations

“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.”I Chronicles 16:24 “Ascribe to the LORD, all you families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.”I Chronicles 16:28 “Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous … Continue reading

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Mary Heart / Martha Home: Beef Taco Soup

On a cold, dreary winter day, few things are more delicious and comforting than a bowl of hot homemade soup! Taco soup is a favorite for many of us, but the version featured in this week’s Martha Monday video has … Continue reading

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You’re Invited to join Laura in Branson!

Cross My Heart is pleased to host our first (and Lord, willing, annual) spring retreat in Branson, Missouri: New Every Morning Branson Towers | Branson, MO April 25-27, 2025 Retreat registration includes: five teaching sessions, two nights lodging, breakfast, snacks … Continue reading

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Sunday Soaking: Come to the Sanctuary

“I have seen you in the sanctuaryand beheld your power and your glory.”Psalm 63:2 David opens Psalm 63 by declaring who God is and who He is to him personally:   “O God, you are my God…”  Not only is He … Continue reading

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