Refined in Affliction

During a quiet time I was reminded how God refines us through fire. We are purified and sanctified when we go through hard stuff. To refine silver, when heated, the dross comes to the top and gets poured off, but we are refined in a …

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Where Does Your Identity Come From?

I’m the goofy chubby child on the right. All dressed up in Dutch attire for the annual Tulip Festival in my hometown. A lot of my identity comes from my Dutch heritage, but even more importantly is my identity found in Christ. Healing from betrayal …

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