“Turkey vultures,” my husband said. Their silent presence outside of my window, their large bodies dominating the space unexpectedly led me to unravel life lessons with spiritual insights about human choices. The visitors exuded a
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In a few days, as we gather to worship, we will celebrate Palm Sunday, Jesus’s final entry in Jerusalem. We celebrate this day as “Palm Sunday” because the people threw their coats on the road
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Sowing a packet of seeds is like sprinkling encouragement and fairy dust throughout my very own plot of dreams. JC (That’s me) If sharing = caring, how can we sow more joy? 1. Embrace the
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Whatever happens. These two words put together and in this order stirs questions deep in my soul. And the phrase makes me a bit apprehensive. Because if you’re anything like me, the phrase conjures up
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“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1 NIV). There are times in our lives when the pain is so great, the sorrow so intense, the confusion so overwhelming that
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Praising God in the unthinkable, those moments in life when you cannot even breathe, seems like too much to ask. What kind of God allows events so difficult and painful that we cannot even comprehend
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Love is magical. It’s written on my heart…and if we believe in miracles, it could last forever. Storybook endings Imagine those blissful moments of young love. The unassuming girl finally embraces her knight in shining
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Jesus is and forever will be the great I AM. When we hunger for truth and purpose for being, I AM the Bread of Life. When darkness surrounds, and we search for a guide,
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“Be like a tree. Stay grounded. Connect with your roots. Turn over a new leaf. Bend before you break. Enjoy your unique natural beauty. Keep growing.” Joanne Raptis Have I mentioned how much I love,
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