Blessed are those who hunger for a pure heart. Blessed are those who thirst for righteousness. There must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed
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The Heart of Hope
February 1976. New York City. Most of my friends know the story of how a transplanted New Yorker became a southern girl—after twelve impressionable years living in one of the largest cites in the world.
Read moreThe Words of Jesus to the Cultural Christian
These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edge sword. I know where you live–where Satan rules. Yet you remain true to my name. You have not renounced your faith in me, even
Read moreJesus Hiding In Your Joy
Rejoice that your names are written in heaven! My Father was pleased to hide these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to you. Yes, for this is what pleased my Father. My
Read moreGod’s Mercy Will End When Pigs Fly
In an uncertain world, there’s an undeniable hope in God’s love and mercy. An unshakable anchor for our soul. I remember the day well. A frenzy of emotions strangled my spirit. Tears soaked my face.
Read moreJesus Hiding In God’s Words
On the first day of the week, the day the women and Peter and John came to my tomb, two other of my disciples were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from
Read moreWhen friends become “the face of god”
” . . . Friends become the face of God to one another – the face of grace, of delight, of mercy.”* Several months ago, I was asked to serve in a new capacity. I
Read moreThe Mystery of Fireflies and Faithful Friends
Fireflies and faithful friends? Don’t you love them? We watch and wait for them every summer. For me, fireflies and friends go together like barbeques, campfires, and boat rides around winding lakes that never seem
Read moreThey Crucified Christ In The Flesh – They Will Seek To Crucify His Spiritual Body, Too
This summer the governor of California banned religious gatherings of more than fifty people within church buildings. In-home small groups were also banned. Twice this summer the Supreme Court ruled that local, state, and federal governments
Read moreGod’s Beautiful Foothills from America’s Driveway
My family heritage holds roots in small town America. America Maxfield, my maternal grandmother, lived in a small town in the foothills of Virginia, Big Stone Gap, nestled in a valley surrounded by the Appalachian Mountains.
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