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Ava Pennington

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There are times when I feel like pinching myself to make sure I’m not dreaming…

I enjoyed working in the corporate world for more than twenty years as a Human Resources executive, but it doesn’t compare to what I’m doing now. For the past several years I’ve been privileged to teach Bible study classes in Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) and in my church.

And I write. I write. Those two words have opened an amazing world for me as God has set my feet on a new path – a second career I never dreamed attainable.

It began 15 years ago with a short story published in Chicken Soup for the Soul. That story was the first of more than 30 stories published in anthologies, including 25 Chicken Soup for the Soul books. From there, I published articles in Chris ...more

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	Daily Reflections on the Names of God: A Devotional 4.54 avg rating — 112 ratings — published 2013 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	One Year Alone with God: 366 Devotions on the Names of God 4.17 avg rating — 71 ratings — published 2010 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Flourish: Grace-Centered Practices to Protect and Grow a Fruitful Life in Christ 4.70 avg rating — 27 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Reflections on the Names of God: 180 Devotions to Know God More Fully 4.63 avg rating — 19 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Flourish it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Do You Love Me More? by Crystal Bowman (Goodreads Author), Ava Pennington (Goodreads Author), Kristi Valiant (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Will I See You Today? by Crystal Bowman (Goodreads Author), Ava Pennington (Goodreads Author) 2.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Will I See You Today? by Crystal Bowman (Goodreads Author), Ava Pennington (Goodreads Author), Dan Dunham (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Blessings in Disguise

Blessings in Disguise

Ever hear about a guy named Jabez? He was all the rage 25 years ago, or at least his prayer was all the rage. I’ve been praying a tweaked version of that prayer for years. And it centers around redefined blessings.

Jabez and his now-famous prayer are mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. And that prayer, directed to God, began with a request for blessing: “Oh that you would bless

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It's one thing to say we believe biblical truth about our relationship with God. However, Lori Hatcher's devotional, Lord, I Believe, offers gentle, relatable illustrations and applications that spoke to my mind and heart as she gently shares those t ...more
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“When our motive for good works is to garner the praise of others, we trade the glory of God for the glory of men. Glorious Lord, forgive me for the times I have exchanged Your glory for the praise of others. Help me keep my focus on You and You alone, rather than on the admiration of others.”
― Ava Pennington, Daily Reflections on the Names of God: A Devotional

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“At Christ’s death, the massive curtain restricting the Holy of Holies in the temple was split in two from top to bottom—impossible for man to do.”
― Ava Pennington, Daily Reflections on the Names of God: A Devotional

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“God created us to be in fellowship with Him. However, when sin entered the world, we became prisoners of Satan. Humanity settled into a life of captivity, and the memory of what it was like to be truly free faded. Many people have developed the equivalent of Stockholm syndrome, viewing the devil as harmless and responding to God with distrust. Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection provided the victory necessary for our freedom. When we trust Him for salvation, He rescues us from the enemy’s dark territory and transports us to His kingdom of light.”
― Ava Pennington, Daily Reflections on the Names of God: A Devotional

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“Friendship ... is born at the moment when one man says to another "What! You too? I thought that no one but myself . . .”
― C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves

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