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Spring: it’s just around the corner now!

Finches display yellow once again Spring is close at hand Winter passes Have no fear Hang on   Put winter garb away Sun shines radiantly Vibrant color palettes replace Dismal gray Our God truly reigns!

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Seek Rest for your Soul

“Go somewhere fear told you you couldn’t go. Find your edge and push it. Speak that truth. Joseph Campbell said, ‘The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.’ The treasure is growth, risk’s reward. Turns out the … Continue reading

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Unplugged for 15 days

You’ve probably wondered where I’ve been the last couple of weeks — 15 days of being “unplugged” from Internet and cell phones. Yes, I said 15 days & I must say except for the first 2-3 days of nervous withdrawal, … Continue reading

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Guilty or not guilty?

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting” — Psalm 139:23, 24. “Investigate my life, O God, … Continue reading

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Things aren’t as they used to be

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in … Continue reading

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Looking for a way out?

No matter what you may be facing today, cling to this promise “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). Cry out to God — He hears and he will listen and respond. He cares for … Continue reading

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Do not be afraid

  “As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you” — Joshua 1:5.  We need not be afraid because God tells us he will never leave or forsake us. When … Continue reading

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Draw near to God

“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” – James 4:8 What a great promise — that when I draw near to God, he will automatically in turn embrace me with his everlasting love. The responsibility is … Continue reading

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Do not be afraid (Part II)

This past week I started a brand-new job and have experienced some brand-new fears. Here are a few:      *  Will my body be able to adjust to new sleep and eating patterns?      *  What if my alarm doesn’t … Continue reading

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He delights in me!

“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing,” – Zephaniah 3:17     My God … Continue reading

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