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Our Hope: Prayers for Betty

Jesus said, ‘Do to others as you would have them do to you.’ Luke 6:31 (NIV) My husband took me out for breakfast this morning, as he often does on Saturdays.  We treasure time spent together because we have busy lives that often send us in different directions. As we ...

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I Will Not Change By Persuasion Alone

The decision to stand firm on an atheistic belief “is not for intellectual reasons but for moral reasons” -Ravi Zacharias. Think about this statement for a moment. There is more scientific evidence to prove the existence of a divine creator than there is to disprove the existence of one yet ...

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Appreciating the Shepherd

Abel, Rachel, Moses and David were one; Jesus says He is the Good and Chief One.  So, what are we looking at today?  Shepherds!  They figure prominently in Scripture, and October is designated as Pastor Appreciation Month.  It seemed the perfect time to consider shepherds.  Often Social Media posts laud ...

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Grand Theft Auto 5

Here is one comment from Common Sense Media’s website review page for Grand Theft Auto: Title: “It’s fine if you trust your child, and if your child has no anger issues” Comment: “if your kid knows the firearms safety and is not showing signs of excessive anger, this is perfectly ...

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A Tale of Three Dogs

Dad was seven when his little brother passed away suddenly. He became an only child in an instant, having only his imagination as a constant playmate– until the first of three mixed-breed dogs came into his life… Jack was the largest and the first of the three–“of Airedale and junk-yard ...

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Blood Moons – God Is On The Move

Have you ever taken the time to watch a solar eclipse?  It isn’t an activity for the sleepy or those easily bored.  It can be rather like watching paint dry.  In today’s fast-paced world, we hardly have the time for it.  But, since I knew it was a blood moon, ...

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Power and Purpose!

“Should do” Christianity has little power.  Sadly, prayers too often fall into this category of Christian living–it ought not to be so!  A recent report by Lifeway Research portrays the sad state of ‘should do’ praying.  Executive Director, Ed Stetzer summed up the report by saying, “Most people pray when ...

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