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THE LAST DAYS OF JESUS

Jesus spent His final days talking to his disciples about what was about to soon take place. It had to be difficult for them to understand. They knew His purpose here on earth, but why did He have to die? … Continue reading

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KING JESUS

You are my Lord and King. Without you I am lost. My praise to you I bring, for paying the great cost. You died upon the cross to save a wretch like me. You suffered pain and loss upon that … Continue reading

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GOD, BE IN MY HEAD!

H. Walford Davies composed the hymn, “God, be in my Head,” and it was published in 1910. It has undergone some changes in arrangement over time, but the words remain the same. Those words sum up the Christian walk from … Continue reading

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WHEN ALL WE CAN DO IS PRAY . . .

As we look at our world today, we could get angry, frustrated, hopeless and even vengeful. What we tend to forget is that there is a much greater power that exists – a power that transcends all human understanding. It … Continue reading

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IN GOD’S PRESENCE

Life comes at us like a raging river at times, Pushing, crashing, dispersing its power, Seemingly overtaking us with its fury, Yet even in those times of fear, loss, despair and anxiety, God is there in the midst of it … Continue reading

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COCKEYED OPTIMIST

“Life is a train of moods like a string of beads, and, as we pass through them, they prove to be many-colored lenses which paint the world their own hue, and each shows only what lies in its focus.”  Ralph … Continue reading

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IT’S STILL LOVE WEEK

Valentines have been shared. Hugs and flowers have been sent and received. I even went out yesterday and bought a valentine shaped box of candy for half price. You can see where my romantic side has been taken over by … Continue reading

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HEALING IN LAUGHTER

A child’s laughter is one of the sweetest sounds in the world.  Laughter from an elderly person with no teeth can be just as gratifying.  Laughter can also indicate embarrassment, frustration or even panic.  Laughter can trigger all kinds of emotions, but one thing … Continue reading

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CAN THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH?

Traffic sounds rumble early on a frosty morning.  The crash of box cars echoes from the tracks.  People running here and there with so much to accomplish and so little time.  You become invisible in a sea of bodies rushing – … Continue reading

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RESTING IN GOD’S WARMTH

The glory of God’s majesty spilled through my window this morning,Is it a foreshadowing of good things to come?Alone I sit in its warmth Wrapped in its glistening light,Soaking in the rays of heaven,Feeling God’s presence,Delighting in His perfection,There is … Continue reading

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THE HIDING PLACE

We often seek to hide from God – our sins are much too great, We tremble at the thought of Him, but He will simply wait, Until the darkness is too much for us to comprehend, We’re in so deep, … Continue reading

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JESUS LOVES ME!

On the outside, most of us look pretty normal, but once we get to know each other, the flaws jump out at us like a frog sitting on a hot frying pan.   We can make ourselves look good by taking … Continue reading

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ARE YOU IN A RUT?

Are you trapped in a life that seems to be stuck?  I woke up this morning feeling that way.  The sun was streaming through the window and I felt that I must’ve overslept. I woke up wondering what would be … Continue reading

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FEARS ASSUAGED

Lying prone upon this desperate land, With the weight of sin upon my back, Enormous rocks – the weight I cannot stand,  To take away my breath below the stack.   Each slab weighs more than the one before it, … Continue reading

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CALL ON ME . . .

We’re in a time in history when fear is probably our greatest enemy. The pandemic has placed most everyone in a bubble – in more ways than one. We fear being isolated from others. We fear getting a disease which … Continue reading

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WAITING FOR THE STORM

It seems that just a day ago, small buds of green appeared, The signs of spring were everywhere, then quickly disappeared, A winter storm with lots of snow comes roaring into town, The cloak of white is beautiful, but it’s … Continue reading

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PIERCING THROUGH THE DARKNESS

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Black, acrid smoke rises from a recently snuffed candle. It weaves its way through the light, causing darkness to prevail. But is that darkness eternal?  Will the light return again? Will the endlessness of obscurity win … Continue reading

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BROKEN PROMISES

Wow – there are only 361 days left until I get to start all over again. A new year is a great time to start anew, but it doesn’t take us long to revert to our old ways. We promise … Continue reading

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LIFE’S MARATHON

“Life is a culmination of the past, an awareness of the present, an indication of a future beyond knowledge, the quality that gives a touch of divinity to matter.”   Charles Lindbergh There is nothing wrong with setting goals.  By … Continue reading

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DON’T WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW

 “Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”— yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? … Continue reading

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