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John 2:5

His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”

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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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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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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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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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COME AND WORSHIP

Psalm 95:1-2  “O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.  Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.” Lord, thank … 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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THIS ISN’T WHERE I LIVE

This planet’s not my home. I am an alien here. This place is just a hardened shell encasing sin and fear. The shell is hard to crack. There’s only one who can. He is the Lord of heaven. The Son … 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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WHERE LIES THE TREASURE?

Most of us like to hear stories about finding undiscovered treasures.  Some of the greatest books in literature, the most popular movies and exciting theme parks are based on the search for that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.  We … Continue reading

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TAKE MY HEART

My heart Is stained with darkness. There is no good in me. I don’t deserve God’s forgiveness, but still, He loves me. I continue to turn my back on Him, but He won’t leave me. I put my trust in … Continue reading

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WRINKLES

Each day seems to bring a new line into my face.  With all the junk going on in the world it’s enough to make one look like a prune.  I prefer to refer to my wrinkles as laugh lines, because … 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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GOD’S LOVE

In love a man was given breath and flesh and blood and bones, A creature fashioned by God’s perfect hand. It soon became apparent that he shouldn’t walk alone, So God created woman from the rib of that first man. … Continue reading

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INTELLIGENCE ISN’T MEASURED BY YOUR I.Q.

There will always be those who think we lack intelligence by believing something we can’t see, but the evidence is all around us.  Take a look at the beauty and majesty of this world.  Think of what it looked like … Continue reading

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SUNNYSIDE UP

Groundhog Day has come and gone and  man has laughingly placed his trust in a furry little animal that would prefer not to be waken in the middle of its hibernation.  In Wisconsin, one of them actually bit the ear … Continue reading

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PERSISTENCE

This weekend we’l witness another Super Bowl game.  We’ve become like the Romans of old, who put their confidence in the gladiators who assembled in the coll0seum to engage in war games and fetes of strength. We find something exciting about … Continue reading

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LET’S DO THIS!

Tonight my acting students open another show.  I’ve lost count of all the opening nights, but each one of them holds great excitement and anticipation.  Like any endeavor,  we try to approach our goals using the best of our abilities.  It’s … Continue reading

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