[4] And Jesus answered them, “See that no one leads you astray. [5] For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray. [6] And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this…
Read moreLately I have been thinking about our new house and about what I’ll do when we get moved there, what we need to repair or change, and how we’ll decorate for the holidays. You see, we had the entire move planned out. I remember posting on my Facebook status at…
Read moreOur family just returned from a super fun weekend camping with two other couples. We laughed, talked, and enjoyed long bike rides. We laughed hysterically at the golf cart and pet parades. We stayed up late sharing around a campfire and roasted marshmallows. Our kids played flashlight tag and cops…
Read more“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that…
Read moreLast weekend we had a big celebration for my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. My brother and I had been planning it for months. Invitations, printed napkins, and flowers. Cake, old photos, and decorations. My sister-in-law planned a delicious buffet of finger foods. We worked towards, prepared for, and anticipated the…
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