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Beth Moore, A Woman's Heart: God's Dwelling Place

"... the Greek word for baptize referred to dipping something in dye to change its color."

"The tree [in Exodus 15:25] had to be cut down in order to be plunged into the waters."

"... the most common disease from which [God's] children would suffer--bitterness.... is a spiritual cancer.... After it consumes the soul, it begins to eat away at the body" (36).

"Others can direct you to Jesus, but you must show up for your appointments. His ultimate goal is not simply for you to be healed but for you to meet the Healer."

"If I forgive, that will make it all right, and it's not all right.... 'No, My child; forgiving will make you all right" (37).

"Peace awaits... on the other side of ... Marah."

"... not all of God's tests are hardships.... God often tests us through abundance and prosperity!... Often our character is at greater risk in prosperity than in adversity" (38).

God: "'Now I will put you through the hardest test of all: I will let you grow accustomed to My presence."

"The Holy Spirit never runs dry of lighter fluid for a lifeless soul seeking revival" (39).

"... to eat from the world's table.... we will always have to take on the yoke of slavery" (40).

"We want to order the combination platter: the best of the new life and the best of the old. There is only one problem: The mixture invariably causes food poisoning" (41).