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Returning to Gomer
Why do we not walk around in shock that Jesus died for us? Like someone who walked out of the Holocaust unharmed. Why are we not like that? Because we did not come out of there literally, but we did in a sense. He died in the most gruesome, awful way, absorbing the punishment of…
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To Sabbath and To See
Sunday in our home is sacred. Not in a rigid, rule-following way, but in the quiet, unhurried way that God intended when He said to rest. We like to go to church, keep a low profile, talk about God, eat at home with family, and make Sundays truly the Lord’s day. And like all of…
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Where Is My Mind?
I was making cookies the other day and grabbed all the ingredients I needed except for flour. I walked over to the pantry with the single intent of grabbing that last ingredient. Along the way I chanced upon a can of coconut milk. I thought we were out of it. When did I buy it?…
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Under the Safety of His Wings
It feels like an impending storm is brewing. August is a particularly full month, with a tight schedule stretching all the way into the second week of September. Responsibilities stacked on responsibilities: work, volunteering, blogs, podcasts, caring for family, caring for the dogs, church activities, and community commitments. It is enough to make anyone feel…
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My Treasure, My Shepherd
Like most of you know, training a dog is super easy when you have a treat in your hand. Food is a great motivator, not just for dogs, I might add. We brought our German Shepherd home when she was 14 weeks old, and she was not motivated by food like most dogs. She liked…
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Protected in The Storm
It is common among Christians to talk about spiritual warfare and Satan attacking us. When we know we are God’s beloved, it is easy to understand why we come under attack, especially when we are doing our good Lord’s work. Recently, while praying for a dear friend who is going through a rough patch and…
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Chisel, Ouch, Chisel, Ouch: Stunning Christian
Museums are fun, and my particular favorite is the Louvre in France. One visit does not do it justice. The sculpture exhibit was one of my favorites. The room was airy and bright, the sculptures breathtakingly life-like. The masterful work of the artists was reflected in every piece, none more so than the haunting “Femme…
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Special Dignitaries & Ambassadors of The Kingdom
I was reading 2 Corinthians as part of my Holy Hour today and a word popped out. Strange how you read something so many times and you just miss it and then one day it just stands out. Wondering what the word is? “Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading…
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Christ Is Making Beautiful Jewelry
I listened to a sermon by Charles Spurgeon on Spotify today. He mentioned a phrase I had never heard before: “Adam in you.” I have heard “Christ in you,” but never this. Apparently he is referring to the fallen nature and our proclivity to sin. I was wondering if we equate Adam with the flesh…
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Salvation in a Hardware Store
Many years ago, before God opened my eyes to the truth, the way, and the life, I found myself in a hardware store picking out a gift for my husband. My expertise with tools is limited to knowing where the toolboxes are stashed in the house and identifying a handful of tools like hammers and…