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Thanksgiving Delivered

by Kristine McGuire November 7, 2010
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As the leaves turn orange, red, or gold and November sweeps away the memory of costumes, candy, and smiling pumpkins, our thoughts turn to giving thanks to God for His provision and mercy. Thanksgiving was always a special time for me. Family traditions created an atmosphere of bountiful celebration. Family and friends gathered to share [...]

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Freedom

by Christine Prueher June 1, 2010
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Streetlights began to blink on overhead as she wandered the neighborhood. Walking was supposed to be an escape from reality, but the memory of the morning persisted. Sharon had fought her way through rush hour traffic to arrive at her workplace. She had never been late and today would be no different. She greeted co-workers [...]

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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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Blessed to Be Free

by Jan Lutz June 25, 2008
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Born in freedom! How I’m blessed To be a citizen of the U.S. This liberty’s A gift to me. And though priceless, it’s never free. Countless patriots Paid the price By offering the ultimate sacrifice. They died in the hope That some day we Would have a world where all would be free. And still [...]

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Grandma’s Coming!

by Constance Gilbert April 5, 2008
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Oh, how I dreaded my grandmother’s arrival every summer. It always ended with my parents arguing, my mother threatening, and undue punishment for us kids. When I was very young I remember visiting Grandma in her apartment. My mother would give us strict orders not to eat or drink anything, and not to use the [...]

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Where’s Hope, Love and Joy When You Need It?

by Constance Gilbert August 1, 2007
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I truly love the articles and stories about loving mothers and grandmothers. They have become the role model I never had. Like many women, I come from a dysfunctional family. Yet the problems of our mothers and grandmothers do not have to be passed on to the next generation. I know—I broke that chain, and [...]

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