Jesus

Simeon

By Bekah Shaffer Simeon. An elderly man forgotten by most. Forgotten by the people in his day and forgotten by those of us who stop reading the account of Jesus’ birth five verses before his part begins. Those …

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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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Mary

By Bekah Shaffer When did Mary first encounter her Son, her Savior? Did she know the minute the Holy Spirit engulfed her and she conceived the Messiah? If she did, she may have felt a warm rush …

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Solitude for Mom

By Brenda Jank As a mom who loves her kids, the best way for me to love them and honor God’s call on my life is to periodically move away from the familiar demands of life and …

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Totality: A 3 Degree Difference

By Brenda Jank Living very close to the Solar Totality Pathway, I was content to remain where I was. I believed that 97 to 98% totality would still be a spectacular sight to behold. I was wrong …

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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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