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A WELCOME MESSAGE

Thank you for visiting.  My hope while you're here is that you find encouragement for a deeper connection with God.  God wants a daily, growing relationship with each of us.  It's a relationship that comes with blessing and purpose.
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This site is here for those who seek encouragement - encouragement to follow God at any cost.  My slogan for everything I write is this:  DIG, DRAW, GROW (deeper, nearer, fonder).  Dig deeper into the study of God's Word.  Draw nearer to God with more understanding.  Grow fonder as you see God's truth unfold.

 Check out my small group Bible study guides, written with special care for the leader (who has the most nerve-wracking job in the room).

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God bless you!
Stephen De La Vega 



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  1. Lisa's LifeMay 27, 2019 at 5:19 PM

    God bless you my brother, am looking forward to reading, learning, growing and being encouraged in my walk with Christ

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    1. Stephen De La VegaMay 27, 2019 at 5:26 PM

      Praise God. I pray you find what God has for you in the blog posts that you read. If you follow me on twitter, you will find many other terrific faith bloggers. God bless you in your studies of His Word and service to Him.

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