After trying new contact lenses, a woman realized that she needed a balance of both old and new things to have the most precise vision, reflecting the wisdom of 2 Corinthians 5:17 that we are new creations with old things passing away and all things becoming new.
Author Archives: Shewanda Riley
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Preserved By Purpose: It’s in the Details!
A recent skin condition experience taught me the importance of paying attention to even the smallest details, and Matthew 10:29-31 shows that God is concerned about even the smallest details, so I should be too.
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Preserved By Purpose:Â Processing Trauma
In the wake of recent traumas such as the Guadalupe River floods and the ongoing ICE detentions, Shewanda Riley encourages people to trust in God’s presence and deliverance, rather than expecting the trauma to miraculously disappear.
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Preserved By Purpose: Will Real Christians Stand Up for Godly Compassion?
Christian leaders need to speak out against the inhumane and unjust deportation policies of the current administration, as the Bible encourages us to love our neighbors as ourselves.
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Preserved by Purpose: Adjusting to God’s Promises
God’s promise remains the same even when people leave and circumstances change, and we just need to trust in His plan.
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Preserved by Purpose: Who’s Your Daddy…Check Your DNA!
DNA can be used to prove paternity on reality shows, but spiritual DNA involves understanding who we are spiritually and what our purpose is.
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Preserved by Purpose: Living by Plan G
Plan G, or God’s Grace, allows us to let go of our man-made plans and accept unexpected blessings, protection, and favor, as exemplified by the story of Ruth in the Old Testament.
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Preserved by Purpose: Living in the Overflow
The Bible teaches that those who have will be given more, but those who have not will lose what they have, and while some people have gotten richer during these hard times, it is up to us to make a “spiritual” investment of sincere obedience to God’s word to receive the overflow of blessings.
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Preserved by Purpose: Recalibrate Your Life
After realizing that she had drifted away from her spiritual and purposeful standard, Shewanda Riley decided to recalibrate her priorities and was subsequently contacted by a national podcast network to distribute her new and old podcast episodes.
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Preserved by Purpose: Jesus is the Main Character of My Life’s Story
Allowing God to write our life story with Jesus at the center is the goal, and we must trust that even when unexpected things happen, they can work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose.