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Sherry Kirkland
- Apr 4
- 2 min
Resurrection [ˌrezəˈrekSH(ə)n]
The word resurrection is synonymous with revival, reappearance, rebirth, restoration, resuscitation, revitalization. It is a word that makes you think about new life and renewal. It is defined as the act of resurrecting or being resurrected. The biblical definition is a little simpler, it is to rise from the dead. This is word that should be refreshing and encouraging to all Christians. It should bring feelings of joy, peace, hope and satisfaction. This is a word that is con
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Sherry Kirkland
- Mar 28
- 3 min
When Music SPEAKS To Your Soul
I listen to a lot of worship music. If I could have it my way, it would be the the only music I'd listen too. But I am not always in control of the music that is playing around me. I love how it connects me back to personal experiences. Experiences that I've had during my walk with the Lord. It's also comforting to know that someone else has had the same experiences and knows exactly how I feel. It's amazing how I could've listened to a song, a hundred times before but on th
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Sherry Kirkland
- Mar 21
- 2 min
Pray Scripture Over Everything
Scripture is defined as the scared writings of Christianity contained in the Bible. Scripture teaches us about God, about Jesus and about who we really are. It contains life lessons and examples of faith, trust and tells us what to believe in. It is a guide that shows us how to live. And tells us the testimonies of believers who have taken this walk long before us. Simply put scripture is the living and active word of God. When we take scripture and we combine it with prayer,
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Sherry Kirkland
- Mar 14
- 2 min
May God Be Glorified Through Me
What does it mean to be glorified? The word glorified means to appear more elevated or special, to be made glorious. To be worthy of recognition, admiration or fame. When it comes to God, there is nothing and no one that compares to Him. He is the Creator, the reason for it all and He deserves to be glorified above everything else. As a believer and follower of God's word, my hope is to live a life that communicates my connection to Him. In everything I do, I want to represen
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Sherry Kirkland
- Mar 7
- 2 min
Guard Your Heart /hart/
The word 'heart' is defined as the central part of something, to like something very much, love. Most of us know the heart as a hollow muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body. It is the engine of the circulatory system and its function is vital for maintaining life. Doctors say that life starts in the womb with the first recognition of a heart beat. And they note the cessation of life when there is no longer a heart beat. So, simply put we cannot have life without
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Sherry Kirkland
- Feb 28
- 2 min
Bold [bōld] And Unashamed [ˌənəˈSHāmd]
The word 'bold' is used to describe someone that takes risks. Someone that is strong, confident and courageous. It can also be used to explain the appearance of a person that has these qualities. A bold person is someone who doesn't care to fit in with the crowd. Someone who is brave enough to stand confidently in their own beliefs even if it means that they will be standing alone. The world needs more people like this. Too often we see that people would rather blend in than
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Sherry Kirkland
- Feb 21
- 2 min
Check me if I'm Wrong
I know that there are may people who believe that they are above reproach. Maybe they've reached a certain status or received a title that makes them believe that no one below them can correct them or tell them what to do. Or maybe they've achieved goals and degrees that make them believe that they know better than most because of the knowledge they've received. Or maybe it's none of the above, some people just believe that they are correct and have everything figured out. I
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Sherry Kirkland
- Feb 14
- 2 min
You Are Chosen
I had an awesome thought the other day. Did you know that you were chosen by God? I believe we all know this but to really embrace the fact that He chose you. If you are a believer in Christ, God chose you stand out amongst the unbelievers. Before you were even born you were already a part of His plan. That is so deep. Every believer is a part of God's plan. The fact that He loves us that much is amazing. We all need to be glad just to be included in that number. God is so go
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Sherry Kirkland
- Feb 7
- 2 min
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to me! Today I am not celebrating the day that my mother gave birth to me. I am celebrating the day that I was born again. The day that God saved me and gave me a new spirit. It has been five years. It seems like so much longer than that because so much has happened in my life. The person that I was before 2/7/2016, seems like a part of my ancient history. This day, February 7, will forever be special to me. My physical appearance may've remained the same but t
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![Intentional [inˈten(t)SH(ə)n(ə)l]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_4e10e9db25f74a469ca2417f93893c62~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90/11062b_4e10e9db25f74a469ca2417f93893c62~mv2.jpg)
Sherry Kirkland
- Jan 24
- 2 min
Intentional [inˈten(t)SH(ə)n(ə)l]
Today's Biblical Dictionary selection is 'intentional'. Intent means purpose or being determined to do something. Being intentional means to do something on purpose. A deliberate, willful act that is thought out in advance. All things are created for a purpose and with a specific intention in mind. For example, tools are created for a specific purpose. The manufacturer has a particular intention in mind when each tool is created. A hammer is intended to be used as a carpentry
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Sherry Kirkland
- Jan 10
- 3 min
Spiritual Gifts [spiriCH(o͞o)əl ɡifts]
What are spiritual gifts? A gift is defined as something that is given willingly without payment. It is also defined as a natural ability or talent. The word 'spiritual' is a little bit harder to define. It is used to describe things relating to the human spirit. Things of the spirit are often religious and the opposite of things found physically in nature. Which means they cannot be seen, felt or experienced in any common way. Putting these two definitions together, a spirit
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Sherry Kirkland
- Jan 3
- 2 min
It's Personal
Having faith and believing in something greater than yourself is something that I believe that we all question at one point or another in our lives. Why are we here? Why was I born? What is my purpose? What is life? Is there really a God? Are among some of the others. Other people can tell you what they believe and try to answer these questions for you. But I believe that each of us must seek these answers for ourselves. You may see how faith works in someone else's life but
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Sherry Kirkland
- Dec 20, 2020
- 2 min
Christmas [ˈkrisməs]
It's that time of year again. The lights, the shopping, the traffic and little red buckets with bells ringing in front of every store. The planning, the excitement and the anticipation. The food, the gifts, family and friends. Joy, laughter and good cheer all around. These are all the things that are typical of this season. But what does Christmas really mean? Christmas is defined as a yearly festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, held on December 25th (in Western Co
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Sherry Kirkland
- Dec 13, 2020
- 2 min
Forsaken [fərˈsākən]
The bible says that God will never leave us nor forsake us. This is a promise from God and the word also tells us that His word will never return to Him void. Which means that if God said it, it will happen with all certainty. It means that we can trust it as true and stand on it as if it were a solid rock. But what does 'forsaken' mean? Forsaken is defined as abandoned or deserted. God is telling us that He will never abandon us. He will never give up on us or quit loving us
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Sherry Kirkland
- Dec 6, 2020
- 2 min
Praise [prāz]
Today the Biblical Dictionary continues today with the word 'praise'. This is a simple word that we have all heard in and out of church. It can mean different things depending on the environment that you use it in. But over all it is used to describe the act of expressing positive actions. Praise can be a verb, which can be used to describe something that we do. It can involve social interaction or it can be done alone. Like when we are recognizing the positive actions of tho
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Sherry Kirkland
- Nov 29, 2020
- 2 min
Repentance [rəˈpentəns]
In order to be saved we have to repent. Every Christian has to do this at some point. It usually happens at the beginning of our journey. When we realize how sinful we really are. And we begin to understand what God wants to do for us. So today the million dollar question is... What is repentance? Repentance is defined as sincere regret or remorse. It includes the feelings of regret, shame and guilt. And it is an act that comes from self reflection. Repentance comes with the
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Sherry Kirkland
- Nov 22, 2020
- 3 min
Obedience (əˈbēdēəns)
Today the Biblical Dictionary continues with the word, 'obedience'. For some reason a lot of people have a problem with the word obey. We are so independent minded that we do not believe that we have to submit to any one. But it something that we do everyday. A wife should be obedient to husband. We should be obedient on our jobs. Children should be obedient to their parents. And we should all be obedient to the laws of the country we live in. Obedience is a word that can be
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Sherry Kirkland
- Nov 15, 2020
- 2 min
Mercy [ˈmərsē]
The Biblical Dictionary continues, the next word up is 'mercy'. Last week we spoke about 'grace'. The words grace and mercy are often used synonymously. They are usually paired to together and in church you rarely hear one said without the other. Two words that are almost locked together to describe the basic nature of God. If you have not read last week's blog on grace, please go to my website and check it out. But today we are going to focus on 'mercy'. Mercy is defined as
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Sherry Kirkland
- Nov 8, 2020
- 3 min
Grace [ɡrās]
The 'Biblical Dictionary' continues today with the word, grace. In church we hear a lot about God's grace and mercy. Grace is a basic Christian concept that we all should understand. I have to admit that I really didn't have a good understanding of this word until very recently. If you are not sure what grace is, today I am going to make this very clear. Grace is defined in the dictionary as the elegance and refinement of movement. Like the way we would expect an ice skater t
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