As we celebrate Independence Day in the United States, we are reminded of the freedoms that our nation was founded upon. But as Christians, we know that there is a deeper, more profound freedom that we were meant to experience -- the freedom found only in Christ. This freedom is not limited to geographical location or government structures but is a spiritual gift and reality that transcends all earthly and ...
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I’ve actually asked that question out loud to my father many times. Thankfully when I’m alone, running in the woods. My dad passed away January 3rd, 2023. My dad dealt with multiple sclerosis most of his adult life. He spent the last few years of his life, talking about heaven a LOT. He couldn’t wait to meet His Savior. When I was a little girl, his disease started with some ...
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When God says it's time for you to go home, what kind of legacy are you leaving behind?My precious cousin Stephen "Beaver" Massfeller was almost called home in 1983. He was competing in the Pipeline Masters in Hawaii. He crashed head first in to the reef where he was pulled out unconscious. He was immediately airlifted without a pulse. BUT GOD.For 40 more years Beaver would live out his beautiful testimony. Teaching ...
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Do you ever read the Bible and think to yourself ‘I would have been different! I’d have never denied knowing Jesus like Peter did!” Or maybe you read in the Old Testament about God’s people forgetting everything that he had done to lead them out of captivity, and they begin to worship, of all things, a golden cow. You and I would never do that, right?! I have found that in ...
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One chilly morning, as the weight of the world seemed to bear down upon me, I stepped out of my house, consumed by a whirlwind of emotions. The brisk air greeted me, I was grateful I wore my winter coat. With my head bowed and fists clenched, I hurried towards a familiar walking loop near my neighborhood, seeking refuge. Every step offered a momentary reprieve from the chaos of life. I ...
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My husband Rich and I were recently chatting about friendships and people that we have lost track of over the years. It's sad when a friendship fades and many times we are left to wonder why. What happened? Was this a friendship that was only meant to last a season or was there something more that transpired that we were not cognizant of at the time. Over time, our perspectives change, and ...
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Are you someone who makes New Year’s Resolutions? They’ve always felt daunting to me. I do better with small, bite sized goals. But this just may be the perfect resolution for 2024 for those of us who are followers of Christ: How about resolving, day by day, to love more like Jesus? It’s not easy. Sometimes we rather enjoy judging other people. Especially people who don’t sin like us. We secretly ...
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Last minute gifts, store bought appetizers and batteries could be on anyone's list of Christmas busyness. There's always a lot to do and this season offers a double dose of options. It offers a double dose of goodness too. Christmas is an opportunity to decorate, celebrate and pause to give thanks for the love, hope and joy found in Jesus – our Savior and friend. As we exchange gifts with ...
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This is one of those awesome times of the year when it only takes a glance to see and appreciate the beauty that God has surrounded us with!! The change of season, especially moving into Fall is a glorious spectacle of color and transition. It reminds us that God is active and alive each and every moment of each and every day. And the change of seasons are also a reminder ...
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You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy, that I might sing praises to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever!” Psalm 30: 11-12 If you’ve ever lost someone you love, you know grief is a journey. It takes so many twists and turns. You never know when something or someone will trigger ...
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