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Great Videos for Teens

Do you know and love a teenager? We currently have three in our lives and under our roof. A single prayer rises up from my soul for each one of them. It’s found in Ephesians 1:17-19. I …

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Toxic Mix

  With my humming bird feeders in need of a thorough cleaning, a little on-line investigation led me to “equal parts vinegar and water” or “1 to 10 parts bleach to water.” I opted for the vinegar …

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Bold and Beautiful

  Bold. When was the last time you ran smack dab into something BOLD? What about BOLD and BEAUTIFUL? Today is your lucky day! The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I lack. (Psalm 23:1 HCSB) …

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Transformation Requires Tools

  Transformation requires a number of things. # 1 – It requires transparency, a willingness to admit – Something is not right. And . . .  . . . I want something more. # 2 – It …

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It’s All In The Name

  Names are important. Names of people and places are important, but so it naming our sin. Do you do that very often? If I don’t know the name of my besetting sins, I distance myself from …

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Cross Country

  For the first time in my life I flew across the country while not occupying a window seat. More aware of the people around me, I was surprised to discover that the cabin around me was …

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Cross Country

  For the first time in my life I flew across the country while not occupying a window seat. More aware of the people around me, I was surprised to discover that the cabin around me was …

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I Killed a Butterfly

  I single-handedly killed, not one, but at least a dozen butterflies yesterday. A dozen! I winced over each one. Never before in 24 years had I seen so many butterflies in the first two miles from …

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Making Personal Retreats “Mine!”

  A two year old is prone to the war cry, “Mine!” He is also remarkably persevering. Her focus is unrelenting. His grip is fierce. Determination is boldly written across her face. If this series is to …

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On Your Mark! (Get Set, Go!)

  Jesus’ getaway with his Father launched him into his public ministry. God’s little (and big) nudges come at any time and in many places. In varied ways He makes it clear that we are to act, …

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