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Never Forget.
It is getting to be that time of year again where we are making plans for those dream trips we have been wanting to take. Over the last few years, I have discovered that I enjoy nature more than cities full with people. Growing up near the big city of Chicago, I never thought that…
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Old Trains
Over the years, I have loved the idea of train travel. Not many people do it today because there are so many more modern and fast conveniences, like airplanes and your own personal vehicle. But as I have studied for my column called Tracks of Life on this blog, I have learned that there are…
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Wow!
This week at church, we discussed how God reveals himself to us in nature. When we look up at the sky there is no doubt that it is filled with wonder, beauty, and power. A power we may never full understand, but our God has. We can’t capture this power in a jar like the…
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Holy Spirit
The third person of the Trinity. As noted in 1 John 5:7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. The Holy Spirit was active in creation, Genesis 1:2, the formation of man, Genesis 2:7, and the overshadowed the birth, Luke…
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Simply a Reminder
This is simply a reminder to smile today. You are loved. You have been rescued. You are provided for. You are forgiven. You will be ok. So smile. Because the promises of God are sure/forever. Amen.
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Raging Battle
As we walk through the Christian life, there is a battle raging all around us. There are demons that are constantly trying to trip us up and make us sin. But there are also angels fighting for you so that you can make the right choices and stay on track in following after Jesus Christ.…
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God’s Power on Display
Do you see the wonder and power in this picture? Our God is so amazing. He creates the most detailed and beautiful things that we get to see in this big world of ours. There are so many things that we can’t even begin to understand or explain, like a beautiful sunset in the evenings.…
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Ministry dreams
Growing up, I thought those people that worked with the sound equipment at church were so cool. There were nobs and buttons for everything and they always knew exactly which ones to push at the right times. I wasn’t allowed in the sound booth by myself, because they had everything set up a certain way…
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A Cross to Bear
Dear A Cross to Bear, Too often we as women have to find a reason why something hasn’t happened yet. We tell ourselves that God must have a more “noble purpose” for us – a cross to bear before he brings us our dream, whatever that may be. Now, I am not only talking about…
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Good Morning!
“Good morning. It is time to get up. You’re going to be late.” Ten minutes later as you are still struggling to get out of bed. “Breakfast is ready.” Now your up, because you know that today is pancake day. Yum. Ok, we all know that only part of this is actually what would happen…