With all that is going on in the world, it’s hard to focus on the events that led to the crucifixion. For the first time–ever–churches will be shuttered. Family and congregation celebrations postponed. The normal is gone and we struggle to replace what we knew with something new. Yet, maybe that’s what we need. Perhaps focusing on the events of…
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Praying for our children is one of God’s greatest gifts as a parent. I am guilty of not recognizing the importance of intercession on behalf of my children until my boys were grown and gone. But our God of Second Chances says it is never too late. He can take our tardiness to prayer and make…
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“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” Hebrew 10:24-25 Once upon a time, I was a runner. It looked a lot more like a form…
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Yesterday was the first day of spring, and I’m so glad it’s here. With it comes longer warmer days making everything bloom almost while we watch. Everything begins to be reborn and renewed. It’s the perfect time to clear away the rubbish and make everything new. With all this newness popping up, it means lots of yard…
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The sound of his voice gave away the magnitude of the situation. My little boy–now grown–was hurting, and that made me hurt. Worse, I was utterly helpless. As parents, we don’t want our children to hurt, to experience pain and suffering. It would be wonderful if we could steer them around and over places of pain but sometimes…
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