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STEPS OF FAITH


PEACE BE STILL
You Can Speak to the Storms in Your Life “Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, ‘Peace, be still!’ And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” — Mark 4:39 When Storms Rise Life doesn’t always whisper—it roars. Storms come in many forms: • Anxiety that crashes like waves. • Grief that howls through the night. • Doubt that darkens the horizon. The disciples feared the storm. But Jesus slept in the boat—unshaken.
Michele Rucker
8 hours ago2 min read


Whom Do Men Say I Am? But God Says…
"Who do people say that I am?" — Jesus asked this question not for affirmation, but to reveal a deeper truth. The disciples answered with names: John the Baptist, Elijah, one of the prophets. But then came the real question: "But who do you say that I am?" This question echoes through time, not just about Jesus—but about us. We live in a world eager to define us: - By our failures or successes. - By our past, our pain, our performance. - By our appearance, our status, our st
Michele Rucker
5 days ago1 min read


Nurturing Your Spiritual Roots to Bear Fruit in Every Season
Spiritual growth depends on a strong foundation. Without it, we risk becoming like dry chaff, easily blown away by life's challenges and emotions. The Bible offers a vivid image of this in Psalms 1:3-4, describing a person rooted by the rivers of water, producing fruit in due season, compared to the ungodly who are like chaff driven by the wind. This post explores how to keep your spiritual roots deeply nourished by the Word of God so you can stand firm and bear good fruit th
Michele Rucker
Nov 93 min read


"Waiting in the Wilderness"
The Stillness Between There are seasons when the path disappears beneath our feet. When the map fades, the sky is silent, and the only sound is the echo of our own questions. This is the wilderness—not a punishment, but a pause. A sacred in-between where faith is refined. The wilderness is not the absence of God. It is the place where we learn to recognize His presence without the props. Where manna falls in quiet ways. Where water flows from unlikely places. Key Bible Verses
Michele Rucker
Nov 12 min read
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