Fresh Hope for the New Year
Do you look forward to the New Year? Some of us focus on looking ahead, having a fresh start, discovering or creating new opportunities,...
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- Oct 29, 2022
- 3 min
He Can't Take His Eyes Off You
One of the most memorable moments in my life was when I first laid eyes on my son. I imagine that every mother remembers that moment –...
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- Sep 12, 2022
- 2 min
20 Affirmations from Colossians 1
The first chapter of Colossians is "affirmation rich." This single chapter includes 20 truths that God uses to define us. Reconciled,...
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- Jul 8, 2022
- 5 min
You Have a Champion
Have you ever been inspired at a funeral? That sounds a bit odd, doesn’t it? But if you’re hearing story after story of a life...
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- May 31, 2022
- 4 min
Steady Me
After wearing reading glasses for about 10 years, I recently graduated to the real thing -- prescription eyeglasses. They're supposedly...
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- May 8, 2022
- 4 min
Scars
During a recent haircut, I was telling my stylist about a scar on my forehead. It’s diagonal in the upper right corner of my forehead,...
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- Feb 21, 2022
- 6 min
Honor and My Grandma
I’ve been thinking about my grandma more than usual lately. Her birthday would be today. On February 22, 2022 she would have been 102....
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- Jan 24, 2022
- 3 min
Refiner's Fire
One experience that visually brings spiritual truths to life for me is gardening. After all, God designed and created the first garden...
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- Jan 10, 2022
- 3 min
The Power of a Word
How often to do gloss right over words without even thinking about what they mean? Let's explore what is means that God comforts us.
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- Sep 19, 2021
- 3 min
The Shelter of the Most High
For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock. Psalms...
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- Sep 6, 2021
- 3 min
As is Fitting For Followers of Christ
We are born with an innate desire to be accepted. We want others to like us, to befriend us, to laugh at our jokes. We want to be...
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- Aug 29, 2021
- 2 min
There's Only One You
Ephesians 2:10 is one of those Vacation Bible School and Sunday School verses from way back. If you grew up in the church you likely...
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- Aug 16, 2021
- 3 min
Thank Goodness It's Not Up to Me
When I read this scripture and think about the truth that God guides me, my first thought is gratitude -- thank goodness it's not up to...
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- Aug 2, 2021
- 4 min
That's What Makes You Beautiful
One Direction's catchy debut single a few years ago What Makes You Beautiful talks about a girl who's insecure, wears makeup to cover up,...
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- Jul 17, 2021
- 3 min
Every Single Time
The victorious Christian life means an obedient life. Why is that so hard? Why do we resist posturing ourselves for obedience?
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- Jul 10, 2021
- 3 min
Silver and Gold
"Make new friends, but keep the old; those are silver, these are gold." You've probably heard that familiar poem by Joseph Parry. Last...
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- Jul 5, 2021
- 3 min
A Crown I’m Happy to Wear
Have you ever worn a crown? Maybe a small tiara for a prom or wedding, or it might have been a full-bodied crown if you won a pageant?...
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- Jun 28, 2021
- 2 min
It's Time for a Happy Dance
Have you ever been rejected, left out, ignored? I’m guessing we all have at some point. Maybe it was early in life when your first best...
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- Jun 19, 2021
- 3 min
Navigating with Confidence
If you've traveled to the Pacific Northwest in spring or summer, you might not be surprised that this photo was taken on May 30. Here in...
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- Jun 13, 2021
- 3 min
He Bends Down to Listen
Psalms 116 opens by saying, “I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because he bends down to listen, I will...
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