Practicing Repentance

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9 ESV) My husband and I celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary last week. For months, we had planned a weekend away – just the two of…

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Labor Day

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 ESV Today is Labor Day in the United States. It is a day known for taking a break from work. For most Americans, it means family BBQs, swim time, beach time, shopping…

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Walking in Obedience

And on that day there shall be inscribed on the bells of the horses, “Holy to the LORD.” And the pots in the house of the LORD shall be as the bowls before the altar. And every pot in Jerusalem and Judah shall be holy to the LORD of hosts,…

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Pizza Picnic

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. James 1:17 The beautiful sunny day wasn’t enough to convince me to stop and enjoy a family picnic. Honestly, the thought of…

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