Category Archives: Spirituality

The Body Image Blues

Posted on February 4, 2015 by rebeccabruner

I will be speaking this Saturday at Faith Church of the Valley for Heart of Faith’s Women’s Equipping Day. For all those who will be wondering, “Why is she giving this presentation sitting down?” or “What’s with the big, black brace … Continue reading →

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The Body Image Blues

Posted on January 15, 2015 by rebeccabruner

It was New Year’s Eve, and I was feeling sorry for myself. Instead of counting my blessings, I wallowed in discontentment, triggered by the unsettling time capsule I’d uncovered. Continue reading →

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A Heart Like Mary’s–Joy

Posted on December 24, 2014 by rebeccabruner

“My soul exalts the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave; For behold, from this time on all generations will count me blessed. For the … Continue reading →

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A Heart Like Mary’s–Faith

Posted on December 23, 2014 by rebeccabruner

After the angel tells Mary that her relative Elizabeth is pregnant with John the Baptist, she goes immediately to the hill country of Judah to visit her. As soon as Mary’s greeting reaches her ears, Elizabeth’s baby leaps in her … Continue reading →

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A Heart Like Mary’s–Courage

Posted on December 22, 2014 by rebeccabruner

Mary must have been a very courageous young woman. She had to know that embracing God’s plan for her life would involve terrible risks. She risked the loss of her reputation, the rejection of her friends and family. She very … Continue reading →

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A Heart Like Mary’s–Humble Obedience

Posted on December 18, 2014 by rebeccabruner

This year, I wanted to share some meditations on Mary’s character that I wrote a few years ago at Christmas. Here is the first in the series: During this Advent season, I have spent a lot of time thinking about … Continue reading →

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Christmas Disappointments

Posted on December 11, 2014 by rebeccabruner

What if Christmas isn’t the “most wonderful time of the year” for you? Continue reading →

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Fast for Me

Posted on November 27, 2014 by rebeccabruner

“Fast for me.” This was Queen Esther’s impassioned plea to her Uncle Mordecai and all the Jews of Susa when she was faced with the greatest spiritual challenge of her life. In my own life, a significant deadline is looming, … Continue reading →

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Waiting on God

Posted on November 20, 2014 by rebeccabruner

Why is waiting on God such an integral aspect of serving Him? Because it takes faith. Our trust in Him is most essential during those in-between times, those dark moments before dawn, when our problems are all too evident, but … Continue reading →

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Fast for Me

Posted on November 13, 2014 by rebeccabruner

Like Queen Esther, I need the prayers of my friends and supporters on this critical day. Continue reading →

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