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Turning Over a New Tongue
Posted on July 26, 2023 by Elizabeth Welte in Victory Call
Speak less (James 1:19) Listen more (James 1:19) Focus on others rather than self (Matthew 22:39) Ask more questions (learn more about others that tell about yourself) Love by listening […]
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The Discernment of Restraint
Posted on July 25, 2023 by Elizabeth Welte in Victory Call
When words are many, transgression (sin) is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent (wise). Proverbs 10:19 ESV (NKJV) “Restrain: to prevent from doing, exhibiting, or expressing something; […]
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A Close Walker
Posted on July 25, 2023 by Elizabeth Welte in Freedom Fighters
It’s easy to blame others for the struggles we face. Honestly, in this world struggles are going to happen whether it’s ‘their fault,’ ‘your fault,’ or ‘nobody’s fault’; mankind has […]
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The Ultimate Retreat Packing List (2023 Updated)
Posted on July 24, 2023 by Elizabeth Welte in Retreat Planning
Though retreat destinations certainly have plenty of amenities, they may not have absolutely everything you personally need or want during your stay. When in doubt, pack more rather than less. You never […]
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The Party No One Comes To
Posted on July 24, 2023 by Elizabeth Welte in Victory Call
The morning dawned and there I lay in bed thinking (not good!). Regrets, failures, disappointments and missed opportunities. It started simply enough with a single thought – then another and […]
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One of Those Days
Posted on July 24, 2023 by Elizabeth Welte in Freedom Fighters
Now on one of those days [l]Jesus and His disciples got into a boat, and He said to them, “Let’s cross over to the other side of the lake.” So they launched out. 23 But as they were […]
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Whiteout Conditions
Posted on July 21, 2023 by Elizabeth Welte in Victory Call
A few years ago, on December 30th, my niece got married in Upstate New York where it was very cold and snowy. The wedding and reception were beautiful. As we […]
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Slow Down! We Move Too Fast.
Posted on July 21, 2023 by Elizabeth Welte in Freedom Fighters
“But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.” Daniel 12:4 (NKJV) […]
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Stewarding the Stirrings
Posted on July 20, 2023 by Elizabeth Welte in Victory Call
He fashions their hearts individually… Psalm 33:15 Reading the Bible, listening to a sermon or podcast, talking to a friend… God uses so many different ways to prick our spirits. It may […]
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Living like Tigger…
Posted on July 20, 2023 by Elizabeth Welte in Freedom Fighters
“They’re bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy fun, fun, fun, fun, fun! But the most wonderful thing about Tiggers Is… I’m the only one!” More often than not, we live life with […]
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Redeeming the “What If?” Question
Posted on July 19, 2023 by Elizabeth Welte in Victory Call
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy […]
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Putting Up With One Another
Posted on July 19, 2023 by Elizabeth Welte in Freedom Fighters
“For though I might desire to boast, I will not be a fool; for I will speak the truth. But I refrain, lest anyone should think of me above what […]
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Pray for us!!
Posted on July 18, 2023 by Elizabeth Welte in Freedom Fighters
Psalm 118:24 says, “This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” It’s summer season at America’s Keswick. A time for […]
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Listening Goes Both Ways
Posted on July 18, 2023 by Elizabeth Welte in Victory Call
Have you ever spent time with people that are talkers? You get done with a conversation and walk away thinking, “Whew, I didn’t get a word in” – (I am […]
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