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Praise for Unblinded Faith
In a world often jaded by misconceptions revolving around the Bible, Elisa Pulliam invites new and seasoned believers alike to take off their blinders and believe God s Word like never before. Unblinded Faith is a devotional that will challenge you and renew your hope in the Truth that will make your faith become sight.
~ Erin Odom, author of More Than Just Making It and You Can Stay Home with Your Kids , and creator of The Humbled Homemaker blog
Are you searching for hope in the midst of darkness? Allow Elisa and her God-given wisdom to illuminate your way. Sit back and watch as God s Word becomes the only lamp you need to discover the light.
~ Carey Bailey, life coach at CareyBailey.com
Steeped in God s truth , Unblinded Faith is an invitation to soak up a few minutes of quiet grace every day. With each of the 90 devotions, you ll want to pull up a chair to savor the wisdom of a trusted friend. Elisa Pulliam communicates the timeless truth of God s Word with the voice of a wise counselor and gentle guide. Without reservation, I highly recommend her beautiful new gift to the world.
~ Denise J. Hughes, writer for (in)courage and the First 5 app by Proverbs 31 Ministries and author of Deeper Waters .
I m not a girl who naturally faces the hard days with peace and trust. Some days it s more difficult to see truth, to see Christ. I often have to be reminded who s really leading the charge over here. That s why Unblinded Faith encourages me. This is a book about hope and life-changing truth that will help us find the sort of perspective that could change everything. Lisa, a seasoned life coach passionate about spiritual growth, offers compelling and relatable narratives that challenge us to embrace God s promises. Unblinded Faith invites us to walk this life with open eyes-passionate, purposeful, and full of possibility.
~ Jo Ann Fore, life coach and author of When a Woman Finds Her Voice
Have you ever struggled with the truths found in the Bible? If so, you re not alone. We live in very confusing times. Culture today is challenging everything from the existence of absolute truth to the need for God. Sadly, in an attempt to be loving, many churches today have abandoned God s Word as the plumb line for truth and exchanged it for the constantly shifting values of a culture in spiritual decline, leaving many feeling emotionally and spiritually depleted.
In Unblinded Faith , author Elisa Pulliam reminds us that sometimes the best thing to do is to hit the reset button-to step back from the social connections that drain our souls and cause us to doubt God s promises-and get back to basics so that we can regain much needed emotional and physical margin in our lives.
For 90 days, Elisa challenges readers to take a new look at the faith that makes us whole. In doing so, we get a front row seat to seeing God s power and provision with fresh eyes. It s a journey worth taking!
~ Heidi St. John, MomStrong International, author, speaker, blogger, executive director at Firmly Planted Family
God is ever-eager to reveal to us more of Himself through His Son and through His Word. Sometimes, He gives us a friend to lead us-Elisa Pulliam is such a friend. Each short chapter of Unblinded Faith feels like a deep sit-down conversation as she delivers the Word, tells stories that bring those Bible lessons to life, and asks leading questions to help us think and engage so the blinders fall just a bit, and the light shines brighter than before. Oh, how our faith grows when we spend time with God in His Word. Unblinded Faith is for all women who want to see Him clearly in their everyday, walk-around lives!
~ Wendy Speake, coauthor of Triggers, Parenting Scripts , and Life Creative
Elisa s words are a touchstone, consistently pointing back to the truth of Scripture with practical, real-life applications. Unblinded Faith is a fruitful journey toward discovering the fullness of God s Love.
~ Kayla Aimee, author of Anchored and In Bloom
Living full of faith in the midst of the harsh realities of life can be a struggle sometimes. Beautiful and simple, yet challenging, the devotions in Unblinded Faith will give you that nudge you need to remain connected to the only One who can give you real, lasting peace and hope!
~ Ruth Schwenk, founder of TheBetterMom.com , author of The Better Mom and coauthor of Pressing Pause
HARVEST HOUSE PUBLISHERS
EUGENE, OREGON
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Unblinded Faith
Copyright 2018 Elisa Pulliam
Published by Harvest House Publishers
Eugene, Oregon 97408
www.harvesthousepublishers.com
ISBN 978-0-7369-7313-7 (pbk.)
ISBN 978-0-7369-7314-4 (eBook)
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Pulliam, Elisa, author.
Title: Unblinded Faith / Elisa Pulliam.
Description: Eugene, Oregon: Harvest House Publishers, 2018. | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2018005339 (print) | LCCN 2017049636 (ebook) | ISBN 9780736973144 (ebook) | ISBN 9780736973137 (pbk.: alk. paper)
Subjects: LCSH: Faith. | Obedience-Religious aspects-Christianity.
Classification: LCC BV4637 (print) | LCC BV4637 .P85 2018 (ebook) | DDC 248.4-dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018005339
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Dedication
Leah, Abby, Luke, Kaitlyn,
Megan, Christopher, and Kaylee,
I pray that the glorious light of the Good News
will shine bright in you and through you
all the days of your life.
Contents
Praise for Unblinded Faith
Dedication
Foreword by Ruth Chou Simons
Made to See
1. Prepared and Equipped
2. You Know Everything
3. Something New
4. Take Heart
5. He Will Continue
6. Filled Souls
7. Declare and Believe
8. To Be Holy
9. Let the Message Dwell
10. Soaring High
11. Perfect and True
12. The Promised Helper
13. A Quiet Life
14. Unity in Community
15. From Triggered to Trapped
16. Transformed Living
17. Both/And
18. Be Still
19. Compassionate and Merciful
20. Stone to Flesh
21. Freed by the Truth
22. Root and Fruit
23. No Trouble
24. Love Is the Goal
25. Unchangeable
26. Redeemed for Good
27. Our Hope
28. Good Gifts
29. All In
30. This Power
31. Owning Up
32. Brand-New
33. Love Summed Up
34. Even If
35. Sinner Saved
36. Pour Out Your Heart
37. Generous Grace
38. Gathering Together
39. Wait Patiently
40. Preparing to Endure
41. Quick. Slow. Slow.
42. Awesome and Impartial
43. The Potter s Hands
44. Truth in Love
45. Holy Purpose
46. The Thief Is Real
47. Better Quantity and Quality
48. The Distress Cry
49. Anything and Everything
50. Put on Your New Self
51. What Time I Am Afraid
52. A Secret Purpose
53. Constant Conversation
54. You Are More Valuable
55. Sufficiently Full
56. Approved by God
57. This Is Real Love
58. Inner Soul Strength
59. Story Hearts
60. For Such a Time
61. Do Not Fear
62. Heart-Centered Hospitality
63. Beckoning Onward
64. The Blessing of Submission
65. Chosen and Called
66. Enter into Rest
67. Never Failing
68. Your True Treasure
69. Blessed Is the One
70. Give Your Burdens
71. Cast Your Cares
72. Suffering Our Share
73. Build Each Other Up
74. Kindness and Grace
75. When We Ask
76. No Regrets
77. The Ministry of Generosity
78. For the Good
79. The Same But Different
80. Everyday Missionary
81. Steady That Mind
82. Worthy Already
83. Serving the Creator
84. Refreshment Redefined
85. Let It Flow
86. Kept and Recorded
87. Proven Promises
88. Tell Them
89. Shine On
90. May God Be with You
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Notes
More to Be
About the Publisher
Foreword
I recently took the plunge and signed up for laser eye surgery to correct my terrible nearsightedness. After more than 20 years of wearing hard contact lenses, I