Category Archives: Religion

MISSION TO SAVE

It was the start of a week filled with emotional highs and lows.  On Sunday, I watched with the crowds as he entered the city on a donkey and was received with shouts off Hosanna.  There were those who had come … Continue reading

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PRINCE OF PEACE

It was shortly after Lazarus had been brought back to life.   His sister, Mary, lovingly anointed Jesus with oil.    The aroma of expensive nard filled the room.   I wondered why Mary was bestowing this honor on my boy.  The use of such … Continue reading

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HE WAS CHANGING THE WORLD

The crowds grew day by day.  Soon there were so many, he had to go to the top of a mountain to speak to them. They waited eagerly and hung on every word he had to say.  Many of those words … Continue reading

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THEY FOLLOWED HIM

He was beginning to establish quite a following.  There were a number of men who left their jobs and families behind just to be part of this work my son was starting.  His cousin, John, had laid the groundwork by … Continue reading

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MEMORIES REVIEWED

Memories can surface when we least expect them to.  Sometimes we tuck them away knowing they have value, but just aren’t sure what that is until we need them the most. My mind was swimming of thoughts of my boy. Those early … Continue reading

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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 NEXT STEP

All those years  watching him grow from a tiny baby to a young man – seeing his character develop and his stature increase – the words I heard before his birth – the way he was during childhood – it was beginning to come together. … Continue reading

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THE WEDDING

Weddings are a time of reunion.  It was no different in our family. The young couple was all aglow and ready to start a new life.  The guests were eager to celebrate with them.  Relatives were arriving from everywhere. When … Continue reading

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LOVING SAVIOR

I’m going to tell you about love.  Not the romantic love this world is so consumed with or the erotic love that humanity seems to thrive on, but true – honest – pure – selfless love.  There is someone who … Continue reading

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WHAT DO I NOW THAT I’M OLD?

As I grow older, I often find myself feeling worn out.  My energy level is waning – I don’t always feel purposeful – at times I  feel sorry for myself and wonder what difference it made for me to be … Continue reading

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GOD IS NEAR

I need to be wrapped in the protection of God’s holy wings. Each pinion gently lays over me – cuddling and nurturing. The softness and strength are overwhelming. He breathes His presence upon me and gives me life. He speaks and I … Continue reading

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MY LIFELINE

There are so many things in God’s Word that make no sense from a human standpoint – a virgin birth – a flood that wiped out the entire earth and its population – God writing His commandments on two tablets … Continue reading

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WHAT TIME IS IT?

There’s something about losing an hour that completely throws me off.  You’d think I’d be happy for the extra few minutes of sunshine and delighted that it will stay dark until 7 AM, but for me, daily savings time is … 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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NET WHAT?

Every time I go off on politics, I get negative feedback and it’s hard for an old lady to handle negativity.  Someone was once said, “Relying on the government to protect our privacy is like asking a peeping Tom to install … Continue reading

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HIS HANDS

A babe so soft, a child so sweet, lay on a bed of hay, His mom looked at the dimpled hands and counted fingers at play. His hands would grow with bruises and scuffs as children often do. He used them to … Continue reading

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LORD, HAVE MERCY UPON US

Things are getting closer to home with the current threats of terrorism at the Mall of America in Minnesota.  Our quiet home on the prairie isn’t as safe as we thought.  The entire country should be on alert.  Our land has … Continue reading

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