An anchor’s purpose is to keep a sailing vessel in one place. Connected to the vessel by a strong chain, anchors help fight against wind and strong currents that can send the ship off course. Usually made of heavy metal with hooks that can dig into the sea bottom, they help the ship stay put […]
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The Back To School ads have started, and while they no longer remind me of school supplies and new clothes to buy, they remind me that summer is ending. This “summer girl” is not appreciative of the reminder of fall! But for teachers, “back to school” has a whole different meaning. It signals the many
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I credit my dad for my love of the book of Psalms. He gifted me with a book of Psalms and once I read them; I realized why they touched him so. These are real people expressing their honest and deepest feelings, praise, and concerns to God. No wonder people look to the Psalms for
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It’s been said that God’s answer to prayer comes in three ways: yes, no, and not yet. When God says yes, we are relieved and thankful. Sometimes God says not yet, and we wait on His timing; always hopeful. When He says no, however, we can feel frustrated and confused.
The Bible gives many names to Jesus that describe His character and life. He is called Emmanuel, the Son of God, the Bread of Life, the Cornerstone, and the Good Shepherd, just to name a few. But there is one that may be more precious than all these- Jesus is our Savior.
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This is my forsythia bush. I’ve never grown one before and as I looked at it this week, I saw what a tangled mess it’s spreading branches had become. Some pruning was definitely in order. It is a great metaphor to answer the question, what is pruning in the Bible?
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I cannot tell a lie; I’m a “summer girl” through and through. This time with the most daylight and the lush landscape makes me happy. I live in the Northern hemisphere, so the cold barrenness of winter is long, harsh, and the complete opposite of what I love (meteorologically). Our summer season is the warmest
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When the resourceful servants in the Parable of the Talents serve their master well, he replies, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Who wouldn’t want to hear this greeting when we meet our Master face-to-face? But having a servant heart doesn’t just happen. How do you get a servant’s heart?
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We commonly use the word “blessings” as something we are grateful for. I even named my blog with the word “blessed” in it! But are we using this word correctly? What comes to mind when you hear the word blessing? A favor granted by God? Your family or friends? Some material objects? All the above?
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The Apostle Paul summarizes a comforting truth in Chapter 8 in the book of Romans. He tells us there is no condemnation for those saved by Jesus Christ. What incredible and encouraging news! But how are we free of condemnation and what does it really mean for our lives?
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