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Empty Jars

by Mary C. Catterton August 1, 2010
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Water poured from a pitcher into an empty glass. Stopping midway, my junior high school science teacher asked, “Is the glass half full or half empty?” I thought for a moment and raised my hand. “Yes, Mary.” Straightening up in my chair and clearing my throat, which was now asking my brain what prompted me [...]

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In The Dark

by Mary C. Catterton June 1, 2010
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Crack! “What was that?” My friend grabbed my hand in our darkened tent. A brief rain had dampened our twilight, marshmallows and sleeping bags. “Something touched me.” I replied, “That was me, silly.” Embarrassed and relieved, “Oh … good,” my friend whispered. Have you ever been scared? Scouts honor, this was one night when the [...]

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It Only Took Three Nails

by Jan Lutz April 8, 2010
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It only took three nails To nail Christ to the cross Yet He chose to be there To save the sinful lost. Three nails held Him in place On that accursed tree As He suffered and died To ransom you and me. Was it really three nails Which pierced His feet and hands That kept [...]

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Solid Rock

by Mary C. Catterton April 1, 2010
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My eyes snapped open. “What a dream!” I thought, as it was immediately obvious that this was not my imagination. Everything was quivering, increasing in intensity until all began to shake violently. Sally, my brother’s Golden Retriever, jumped on top of the bed and then on top of me. “Don’t look at me, gal—I’m as [...]

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Happy Birthday to You!

by Philippa Smyth February 10, 2010
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We are called to live a worthy life. A life that is worthy of the Lord, worthy of the call and worthy of the Gospel. But what exactly does that entail? And is it achievable? If you’d never been born, well then what would you be? You might be a fish! Or a toad in [...]

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Forecasted

by Mary C. Catterton February 8, 2009
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The weather stations forecasted a snowstorm. That’s precisely what happened. As predicted within an hour or so of the time designated for the flakes to be flying, they were. Those who heeded the warnings were shoveled out and ready for church. For those of us who lead worship, it’s important to be there as scheduled. [...]

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Freedom in Christ

by Stephanie Gulland January 18, 2009
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Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” —John 8:31-32 I desire freedom. That is why I am taking the Freedom in Christ class at The River. Unfortunately, I [...]

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