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The Crate

by Jessica Brown February 23, 2012
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For quite some time you have been walking blindfolded. All you know that is on the other side of the journey is a task for you to complete. You do not know what the task is, or what it entails, but it is something that to your knowledge can only be done by you. Suddenly, [...]

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Road to Emmaus

by Jan Lutz April 1, 2011
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While traveling to Emmaus From Jerusalem Another Man walked with us But we did not know Him. He asked what we’d been saying And why we were so sad He must be a stranger here For the news He hadn’t heard. We started to inform Him Of events which had occurred During these last three [...]

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Mary or Martha

by Jan Lutz August 1, 2010
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Martha fixed a banquet— Mary sat at Jesus’ feet. One hungered for spiritual food— One prepared earthly meat. Martha complained to Jesus: “Mary hasn’t done her share To help me with this meal. Tell her to help me prepare.” Jesus said to Martha: “You worry about worldly things. Mary has chosen wisely And to My [...]

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Pick Up Your Cross

by Mary C. Catterton December 14, 2009
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Mom and Dad were seated at the dining room table of our apartment in Greenwich, Connecticut. I could tell by their voices and the looks on their faces that this was a serious conversation. Wearing my footy P.J.’s with the snap flap, hair all tussled and dragging my love worn green rabbit, I shuffled in [...]

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Who Do You Say That I Am?

by Mary C. Catterton February 8, 2009
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This question was asked of the disciples by Jesus, just after the Lord’s group of enthusiastic witnesses had returned from their first evangelical mission trip. The account in Matthew chapter 16 records the Twelve’s excited reply to Jesus’ question… “Who do men say that I am?” They voiced the flurry of rumors that had been [...]

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Crystal Clear

by Constance Gilbert June 22, 2008
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I want to take you to Crystal Lake in northern Michigan. The lake is a palette of blues and still clear. The rocks can be seen until it’s too deep to see the bottom. The beach is sandy and the dock is long—lots of room for parents to watch the children and keep them safe. [...]

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Why I Believe in the Resurrection

by Anni Welborne April 2, 2007
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Easter will never be the same for me. I grew up in the church. Among my earliest memories are pictures of getting up before dark and attending the Sunrise Worship Service on Easter morning at church. I remember seeing the deacons stirring the eggs in the kitchen for the breakfast afterwards. But as I grew, [...]

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Quick and Easy Projects to Keep the Focus on CHRISTmas

by Anni Welborne November 24, 2006
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Santas on every corner, crowded shopping malls, neighborhood lighting displays … the list of events and things that pull our focus away from Jesus at Christmastime seems endless. With just a little planning and thought, you can keep the heart of your family quietly worshiping before the manger. 1. Toy nativity sets – Children love [...]

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