Do you know what the people of Israel kept in the Ark of the Covenant? Hebrews 9:4 …This ark contained the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. It contained manna that was made into bread and sent from heaven to…
Read moreDo you feel it? It is an excitement, a quickening in the soul as we approach a new season of living. I am looking forward to the new year with wonder. Each year God leads me through new adventures so unexpected, they surpass my wildest dreams. A year ago, I…
Read more1 Peter 3:3 (New International Version) Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth…
Read moreThe frenzied weeks are upon us. It is count down to Christmas, ceaseless shopping, followed by wrapping, lines to visit Santa, lines at the pharmacy *achoo*, rushing to box gifts for shipping, further lines at the post office. Like me, perhaps you are feeling Scrooge knocking on your back door?…
Read moreThe last of the haggler’s strode from the garage toting junk from her house. The moving van, positioned in the driveway, waited for loading. Moving day finally arrived. Michelle and her family were leaving California behind to put down roots in Florida. I met Michelle at a Woman’s Bible study…
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