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WHO KNEW?

I was just a young girl when my life was laid out for me.  A husband had been chosen.  We would soon be married and I could plan on having a family some day.  We would work hard for what … Continue reading

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THE HERODS

Our people had become used to  foreign rule.  It was part of our heritage for as long as I can remember.  The Herod family considered themselves to be Jews, but they followed the ways of Rome and embraced their politics and laws.  … Continue reading

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TAKE HIS HAND

His hands are open to the world.  He reaches out to heal.He touches and His will is done.  He knows just how we feel.He took on human flesh to be the perfect sacrifice – The pure and spotless Lamb of God … Continue reading

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THE CURTAIN HAS BEEN OPENED

When God gave instructions to His people about the building of the temple, He was very specific.  The Holiest place, reserved for the Ark of the Covenant could only be entered once a year by the high priest.  The curtain separating … Continue reading

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LIFE IN CHRIST – PEACE IN DEATH

The world is not the place for me.  I long to be in heaven. When thoughts like that invade my mind, I need to be forgiven. God didn’t make me to want death.  He chose me as His own. He … Continue reading

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DO OVER DAYS

Mondays are great do over days.  We’ve been refreshed through worship and praise.  We have a new week ahead of us – new challenges to face – dreams to fulfill.  When we begin anew, we have to face the possibility … Continue reading

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HOW DO WE FIGHT EVIL?

Lately with all the ugliness of this world, I’ve been feeling so helpless and useless.  Our planet is slowing becoming polluted with evil and it’s hard not to become proactive.  We can easily fall into a pit of desperation if we let … Continue reading

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LOVE YOU CAN COUNT ON

God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him will not perish, but have everlasting life.

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LOVE STORY

So many words been written about love.  Plays and movies are spattered with it.  We grow up learning about love and how important it is to have it and to give it away.  We experience it through smiles on children’s faces, in … Continue reading

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ARE YOU LEAVING FOOTPRINTS?

I’ve had a number of people come into my life who had a profound effect on me.  There’s probably someone you can remember who had that kind of impact on your life.  Maybe it was your parents, a special friend, a … Continue reading

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YOU AREN’T A FAILURE!

The play, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” epitomizes Charlie’s low self -esteem.  In fact, Lucy tells him that his face exudes failure.  Charlie’s response was, “It’s hard on a face when it has failure written all over it.” How many times … Continue reading

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THE WILD FRONTIER

Picture a time where guns were a part of your daily apparel – where they were used to put food on the table, go to war and defend yourself.  Now think about the outlaw who used his guns to terrorize the community – to hold up … Continue reading

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TAPPING OUR POTENTIAL

When you’re a student and your being encouraged to make it into a great college and your grades don’t meet up to the standards, you might think your dream will never come true.  You may even go to extreme lengths – even ones that are … Continue reading

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PASSING THE BUCK

I blame you, You blame someone else, They blame another and eventually it comes back to me. Maybe it would save a lot of time and trouble If I took responsibility in the first place. KATHY BOECHER

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Ten New Year’s Resolutions

So …. Three days until you and I will change the way we live. We will begin another diet – cut down on using electronic devices – spend more quality time with spouse or children – cut out some addictive … Continue reading

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We are a Christian nation

During the nine months since starting this blog I have found an amazing group of fellow believers in Jesus, Christ our Savior. It warms my heart to know that there are so many Christians out there. Somehow the media has … Continue reading

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CHRISTMAS PAGEANTRY

You didn’t miss a cue – you considered every part. You set the stage with characters that touched the very heart. You put it all in action.  You even wrote the script. You blocked it out and staged it, so … Continue reading

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THE UNDERSTUDY

An understudy is defined as an actor who studies a part to replace the usual actor if necessary.  In the story of the Nativity – Joseph is the understudy.  He took the place of the Heavenly Father and acted as stepfather of Jesus through His early … Continue reading

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