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Category: Gentled by the Word

This blog follows the devotional journey between the author and the Holy Bible.

Bumper Car Faith

By Emily Hester Posted on April 8, 2011 Posted in Gentled by the Word 1 Comment Tagged with Alignment

Do you ever feel like you are going through this life in a bumper car? In my walk to follow Christ, I feel like this most of the time. I get in my car and head in one direction until, …

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The Launch of Temporarily Green

By Emily Hester Posted on February 22, 2011 Posted in Gentled by the Word No Comments Tagged with Temporarily Green

To know wisdom and instruction, To perceive the words of understanding, To receive the instruction of wisdom, Justice, judgment, and equity; To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion— A wise man will hear and …

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New Year’s Resolution-Better Late Than Never

By Emily Hester Posted on February 8, 2011 Posted in Gentled by the Word No Comments Tagged with Control, Goals, Resolutions, Worry

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:33-34 NIV I’m finally getting around to blogging my 2011 New Year’s resolution. Yes and it is a month …

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Exposing Your Roots

Exposing Your Roots

By Emily Hester Posted on September 30, 2010 Posted in Gentled by the Word No Comments Tagged with Christian Roots, Grace, Humility, Irmarie Scott, Wisdom

My dear sweet Aunt Irmarie has recently passed away and has gone to be with the Lord. For 92 years she brightened this world with grace, humility and wisdom. Over the past 4 years, we grew very close, engaging in …

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Pondering Proverbs 1:8-19

By Emily Hester Posted on September 4, 2010 Posted in Gentled by the Word No Comments Tagged with Parental Influences, Proverbs

It’s been a busy year so far. I’ve been behind on Proverbs pondering. I spent the year homeschooling my son for his kindergarten year. For his first grade year, my husband and I decided to send him to public school. …

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Pondering Proverbs 1:7

Pondering Proverbs 1:7

By Emily Hester Posted on April 22, 2010 Posted in Gentled by the Word No Comments Tagged with Fear of the Lord, Fools, Wisdom

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 1:7 (NKJV) When I first read this verse, I immediately start judging other people’s behavior. It’s so easy to spot another person’s foolishness. …

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Pondering Proverbs 1:1-6

By Emily Hester Posted on February 1, 2010 Posted in Gentled by the Word No Comments Tagged with Discernment, Knowledge, The Holy Spirit

I’m a month behind. I intended to begin at the first of the year. But a month behind is better than not starting at all. I’m pondering Proverbs 1:1-6. I’m not going to provide the passage here on the blog. …

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Hibernating With Him

By Emily Hester Posted on January 6, 2010 Posted in Gentled by the Word No Comments

Happy New Year! I’ve been rather neglectful last month with my blog. It has been a month for holiday busyness, Bible study and reflection. Oh how invigorating it is to spend time alone hibernating with God and His beautiful words …

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A Generation Of Not Enough!

By Emily Hester Posted on December 1, 2009 Posted in Gentled by the Word No Comments Tagged with Contentment, Proverbs 30, Thanksgiving

Most mornings I start my day sipping a cup of gourmet coffee while curled up on the couch in my “Snuggie” reading my Bible. I’d like to say I’m blessed, but really I’m spoiled. Having it so good makes me …

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Repentance and Wall Building

By Emily Hester Posted on November 18, 2009 Posted in Gentled by the Word No Comments Tagged with Hebrews 13, Mission, Psalm 51, Repentence

Psalm 51 would have to be one of my personal favorites. For years I’ve poured my heart out to God in prayer reading this repentance Psalm. I usually would stop reading at verse 12. “Restore to me the joy of …

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