Brown Sugar Toast
writings from Christa Threlfall
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You’ll Never Be Content Until…
If you can’t rejoice in your lot today, you won’t be able to rejoice in it tomorrow.
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When a Pastor’s Wife Doesn’t Want to Go to Church
What happens when a pastor’s wife doesn’t want to go to church? What do I do when it’s me?
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The Secret to A Happy Marriage
The sweet fruit of friendship with your spouse only comes after the difficult work of conflict resolution.
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How is Jesus the Good Shepherd?
If Jesus Christ had come to earth only to obey orders, he would have left when things started going south. This is why He contrasts Himself with “a hired hand” in John 10: “He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves…
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Anything You Do Was God’s Idea First (& other truths I’ve learned about work)
If you are reading this right now, you have work to do. I’m not only talking about a paid job but any work you do—paid or unpaid, noticed or behind the scenes. I spend my days working on many things; most of my tasks do not result in a paycheck. Payment does not validate work;…
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My 10 Favorite Songs of 2023
My 10 Favorite Songs of 2023
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The 12 Best Books I Read in 2023
12 of the best books I read in 2023
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Is Jesus Your Reason for the Season?
For as much as we say Christmas is about Christ and “Jesus is the reason for the season,” we sure do a good job making it about a lot of other things. Here’s how you know if Jesus is your reason for the season: