January is a time of fresh starts, clear intentions, and resolutions. It is when I reflect on the past year and make new goals for the next. Today, I am focusing on my spiritual desire to know God more intimately. A personal relationship with God develops by reading the Bible,…
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In Chronological Order This post was originally published on December 25, 2021, and updated on December 18, 2022. One of my favorite family Christmas traditions is attending a church service where we read through the story of the birth of Christ chronologically, breaking periodically to sing famous holiday carols. As…
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It’s almost Christmas, and Christians are reminded that Jesus is, “The Prince of Peace”. In our mixed-up and fallen world, we crave peace. We look at the unrest on our planet: the war in Ukraine, mass shootings in the United States, and threats to democracy. We daydream of world peace…
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“But then I recall all you have done, O LORD. I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago.” Psalm 77:11 With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I am counting my blessings. I know that there are a lot of them! Family and friends come to mind. Then there’s my home…
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Do you have a personal word of focus for the year? A word from God? Maybe it is a word that pops out to you when you are reading the Bible or listening to a sermon. Or perhaps it is just a word that refines your understanding of people and…
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