We’ve all had them: mortifying moments. Recently as I stirred a huge pot of chili, I recalled one such moment in my life. I was a fairly new wife who covered every detail before company arrived—like cleaning the entire house and working on the meal. One particular day, we hosted my husband’s aunt, uncle, and cousin. I think […]
Christian living
Freedom from Sins That Chain Us
“I will appoint you as a covenant to the people, As a light to the nations, To open blind eyes, To bring out prisoners from the dungeon, And those who dwell in darkness from the prison.” Isaiah 42:6-7, NASB FREEDOM. I don’t know anyone who would refuse freedom. People around the world—including those of us in the […]
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Moms & Mentors: Encouragement for the Weary
Photos by Steve Bachman. © 2016. Used with permission. “I will give Thee thanks with all my heart; I will sing praises to Thee before the gods. I will bow down toward Thy holy temple, And give thanks to Thy name for Thy lovingkindness and Thy truth; For Thou hast magnified Thy word according […]
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Drawing Near: Able to Forgive
Dear Readers, Holidays can bring out the best in us … and the worst. As we find ourselves enmeshed in all that Christmas involves, undoubtedly we’ll face relationship issues as well. Today’s prayer addresses this unfortunate reality and our need to forgive. It’s true: another person’s brokenness can unravel the fabric of our hearts. Tear us. […]
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Doing Life: Choosing the Good Part
photo credit: IMG_9308 via photopin (license) “And she had a sister called Mary, who moreover was listening to the Lord’s word, seated at His feet.” Luke 10:39, NASB Maybe Mary was weary. New Testament life surely required effort simply to survive, and not having a husband could have made provision more difficult. When Jesus came, […]
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Tidbits of Truth: Relief
“The LORD is your keeper; The LORD is your shade on your right hand.” Psalm 121:5, NASB When circumstances beat down on us like harsh sun rays, we can find relief in the shade of God’s presence. Image courtesy of khunaspix at FreeDigitalPhotos.net
