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Hope in a Rope
Isaiah 41:10 says, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. It had been “one of...
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Unoffendable
It doesn’t take much looking to find something to get offended over. Just turn on the news, scroll down your facebook feed or call your mother. And, you have a God-given right to be angry, right?...
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War Zone
As beautiful as spring time can be, it is also during this time of year that we see some of the strongest storms and devastating tornadoes ripping their way through towns across the US. The victims...
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Shalom in My Home
Being a mother of three school-aged kids who also has a full-time job is not easy. Most days I feel like one of those plate spinners that you see at the circus, running around wildly from one twirling...
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Lobster Forks
While sorting through years of accumulated stuff in my kitchen, I came across something that made me laugh…lobster forks. A set of 10 lobster forks, to be exact. What made me laugh is that, at one...
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Forgiveness, Grace and Mercy
I’ve been struggling lately with an unforgiving spirit towards someone. I’ve committed the issue to prayer and asked the Lord to help me work this out. And, while I long for a more forgiving spirit,...
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Abundant Living
In the Gospel of John, Jesus describes the kind of life He offers those who follow him, saying, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to...
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Hablas Español? The BGEA Needs Your Help!
Over 15,000 people each month say they’ve made a decision for Jesus on pazcondios.net – the Spanish-language website operated by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. It is important for these...
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Free Donuts for Everyone!
Friday, June 5, is National Doughnut Day. You can celebrate with a free doughnut form Krispy Kreme or Dunkin’ Donuts (with purchase of any drink) all day long. Did you know National Doughnut Day was...
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Let’s talk about compassion. Did you know the word compassion comes from two Latin words, which, when put together, mean to “suffer with”? Compassion. To suffer with someone. It’s the...
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This is Not a Test- TobyMac’s New Album Available for Preorder Now
TobyMac has a new album coming out in August; but, you can preorder it now on iTunes and get a couple of advance song downloads to keep you busy until then. The album is called This is Not a Test,...
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Living Beyond the Label
My mom was one of 6 siblings, and, as often happens in homes with multiple kids, she and her brother and sisters each ended up with a label. For example, her sister, Babs, was “The Artistic One”....
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Jesus, Bring the Rain
I’ve always had trouble singing along with Mercy Me’s song, “Bring the Rain.” And, no, it’s not because I’m such a bad singer. The problem is the lyrics, “And I know they’ll be days when my life brings...
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Lavish Them With Love!
My dad was pretty typical of the men of his generation. He was not very open about his feelings and emotions. I knew he loved me, but somewhere in the back of my mind I always questioned if he liked...
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Baggage
Thanks to ever-tightening luggage restrictions being enforced by the major airlines, I’ve learned how to pack a lot of stuff in a little space. I’ve actually developed a real appreciation of traveling...
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Butterflies & Moths
On one of my trips to Guatemala, I developed a new appreciation for moths. This happened as an unintended consequence of my roommates and I leaving the bathroom light on at night. Each morning, the...
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As-Is
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! — 2 Corinthians 5:17 My family and I recently looked at a house for sale which, according to the...
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Demolition
Over the past two years, I’ve had the opportunity to help with the construction of a new school building in Guatemala City. I’ve been a part of several phases of the project: fundraising, demolition,...
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Equally Important
Not long I came across a line in one of Rick Steve’s travel guides that has caused me to think hard about my place in this world. If you watch much public TV, you know Rick…he’s the guy that does all...
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Fix It!
All this week I will be in Guatemala serving on a Mission Team for Caroline’s Promise, an adoption and orphan care organization. My friend, Lisa Holbrook, is the Director of Caroline’s Promise and she...
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