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Shepherds

By Bekah Shaffer The Shepherd of our souls selected a group of shepherds to receive Jesus’ spectacular birth announcement.  The night was probably an ordinary one for them. They might have gathered about in the field, swapping …

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Joseph

By Bekah Shaffer Joseph was one of very few…perhaps even just two…who met Jesus before He was Jesus. Scripture is silent about the details of this birth. Was Joseph at Mary’s side as she gave birth? Was …

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Chord of Three

By Brenda Jank The buddy system is great when you’re seven. It’s even better when you’re 27 or 54. Commit to a day of prayer with a friend, your spouse or co-workers. Enjoy the camaraderie of traveling together. Share a …

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Perchance to Dream

by Joel Hoffschneider “In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for …

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Of Friendship and Fruit

Recorded in John 15:16, hours away from the slicing sting of a first-century roman whip, Jesus tells his team, “I chose you.” You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might …

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