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Weeds

A tangled snare begins quite small, but quickly grows either into a thing of beauty or takes advantage of other living things to sustain itself. Beneath the surface it worms it’s way through the fertile soil and takes hold of … Continue reading

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RULES OR GUIDELINES?

There are rules everywhere we go in life.  As children we learn that we must say please and thank you.  We must wash our hands before eating.  When we go to school and learn the rules of the classroom.  You … Continue reading

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LETTING GO

A couple years ago, a new Disney movie came out called “Frozen.”  I haven’t yet seen it, but I’ve heard the one most popular song from the story.  These words from “Let it Go” talk about giving up past things and … Continue reading

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BE LIGHT IN A WORLD OF DARKNESS

Edith Wharton was a  writer from the late 18th to the early 19h Century who came from a life of privilege.  One of her contemporaries was Theodore Roosevelt.  The fact that she came from a wealthy family and lacked for nothing … Continue reading

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Living Water

Yesterday the clouds were heavy with rain – the air grew oppressive under the weight of high dew point levels. Within minutes the ominous clouds emptied in sheets of torrential rain upon the earth. Within seconds the air lightened. The … Continue reading

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CONSIDER THE ANT

We are currently being invaded by these little creatures.  It seems that we have this problem every summer, especially when there’s an abundance of moisture – and we certainly have received more than a little rain this year.  It did get me … Continue reading

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IS OUR FREEDOM WASHING AWAY?

The picture I’ve chosen today shows just how fragile our freedom is – how it can be washed away in the sweep of a wave or the winds of time.  This past weekend we celebrated the birthday of one of the … Continue reading

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TROUBLE!

Some folks think that becoming a Christian means gaining complete freedom from all our troubles. Not true! In fact, God never promised any of us a rose garden. Well, He gave us a perfect garden, but that was quickly lost … Continue reading

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Gardening 101

Yesterday, my husband and I dug into some tough physical work.  It was apparent that we had neglected some important tasks in our yard far too long.  The weeds were overtaking my hill garden and that is a monumental task in itself.  … Continue reading

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Incomprehensible Love

I’ll never grow to comprehend the power of your love. You hold me fast. You treasure me. You guide me from above. There is no other love like yours. You fill my every need. You comfort and protect me. For … Continue reading

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WORRY IS A WASTE OF TIME

      I’m not Jewish.  I’ve acted the part of many Jewish women in my life and I’ve pretty much mastered the accent.  Jesus was born a Jew and I’m willing to bet His mother worried about Him.  Maybe that’s why He spent … Continue reading

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IS IT EVER GOOD TO BE IDLE?

  Summertime is the perfect time for us to slow down.  The living is easy – as is said in the song – or is it?  Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the busyness of life that we forget … Continue reading

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PEACEFUL SLEEP

There is nothing like a good night’s sleep.  When our labor is physical, it’s a necessity.  When our mind is overworked, we need rest too.  When we are struggling with a spiritual problem, God invites us to rest in Him – to actually lay … Continue reading

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THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD

His hand reached for the oil lamp in the darkness of night. He was enveloped in the deepest darkness he had ever experienced. He strained to see even a tiny glimpse of light – just a faint whisper – Nothing. … Continue reading

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THE BOOK THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

There recently was a very powerful You-Tube video gone viral, depicting a group of Chinese people receiving a gift of several cases of Bibles.  The looks on their faces and the way they held and even kissed this amazing book, spoke volumes on … Continue reading

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The Sentries in our Back Yard.

Two ancient maple trees stand as sentinels on either side of our back yard. During winter their skeletal branches reach up to heaven. They look as though they’re entreating the God of creation to cover their nakedness with a blanket of protection … Continue reading

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I’M SO TIRED!

There are times when our bodies just wear out. We get tired – physically as well as emotionally. The older I get, the more I realize that this weak, old carcass can’t do what it did twenty years ago. It’s … Continue reading

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Rejoice in your gifts!

Every time my little group of young, aspiring actors complete a show, it makes my heart swell with pride. Not only because of their hard work and accomplishment, but the fact that they have discovered something within themselves that they … Continue reading

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NOTHING CAN SEPARATE US!

I came across this passage today and it made me think of how this life is so uncertain.  We can share relationships and friendships – hardships and loss – joys and successes, but all those things are really only temporary.  Someday … Continue reading

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YIKES!

If we were to focus too much on the events in the news, it wouldn’t take long for us to need treatment for depression.  Our world is in a terrible state.  Our own country is in moral decline; the world is constantly … Continue reading

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