The white sheer curtains moved gently in the early summer breeze, wooing the scent of gardenias in to fill her bedroom. Sitting in the oak rocker by the window was the frail frame of my Great-Grandmother. With eyes closed, she inhaled the fragrance, then like a sputtering engine, she let…
Read more“But now God has shown us a way to be made right with him without keeping the requirements of the law, as was promised in the writings of Moses and the prophets long ago. We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is…
Read moreValentine’s Day – the day we set aside to celebrate the love we hold in our hearts for those most precious to us. We choose gifts we hope will convey the deepest feelings of our hearts. We search for the right words to express a love that goes beyond…
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Have you ever felt like the world was pressing down on you like a jackhammer? The daily pressures of life. Government shutdown (again!). Wars and rumors of war. The loss of a spouse, child, parent. Grief. Financial crisis. Worry. Anxiety. Guilt. Unforgiveness. Fear. Shame. Harsh words. Bitterness. Blasting. Pounding.…
Read more34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35 (NIV) Love. Over-talked and under-lived. That is the theme that…
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