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- My Song in the Night November 22, 2017
- Will We Open the Window? April 25, 2017
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We Hope for What We CANNOT See
We were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance … Continue reading
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Tagged alyssum, can't see, garden, gardening, hope, hope for what we can't see, Hope for what we cannot see, impatiens, plant seeds, saved in hope
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Light–in a Dark Valley
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path (Psalm 119:105). LIGHT! If it’s true that God’s Word is lamp to our feet and a light to our path, then I think I just swallowed … Continue reading
The Sufferings of This Present Time . . .
In 2017, I have been reciting this verse from Romans 8: “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared to the glory that will be revealed in us.” Two years ago when … Continue reading
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Vets Guard the Cross
Who would have thought that our veterans would have to guard the cross and “keep the cross safe” in their own nation, the United States of America? The GOOD news is that after the ACLU took the cross to court, … Continue reading
What’s “New” in Your “New Year”?
What “new” will we pursue in 2017? Will that “new path” lead us away from the ancient path laid down for us by Jesus and by the Jewish prophets of old? Will that “new path” lead us TO Christ or … Continue reading
Posted in The Cross and the Christian
Tagged Ancient Paths, New in 2017, New Year 2017, What's New In 2017?
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Forgiving This Thanksgiving
When my mother showed me her paraphrase of the Lord’s prayer, one line caught my eye. I memorized it because, frankly, I needed it, too: “Lord, help me to forgive those who tread on my faith, my feelings, and my … Continue reading
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My 23rd Psalm by Betty Keenan
Thank you for the kind replies on social media and in person about my latest post, “Her Vote Counted”. My mother is resilient to say the least. I hope you’ll be encouraged as your read her paraphrase of Psalm 23 from … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, death, hard things, Psalm 23, sheep, Shepherd, the Lord is my shepherd, unsaved family
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Her Vote Counted
My vote counted. Your vote counted. More than anyone else I personally know, my mother’s vote counted. For years my mother has worked at the polls. Last Tuesday she struggled just to get there to cast her own vote. Her … Continue reading
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Jesus’ Cross is Lifted Again in Iraq!
Friends, let’s REJOICE with the Christians in Iraq right now! The cross has been a flashpoint of war since ISIS invaded Iraq. We will NEVER forget that the victory belongs to Jesus, His cross, His blood, His name, and His power. Jesus’ … Continue reading
Is the Cross Dangerous?
Is the cross dangerous? Vladimir Lenin thought so. In November 1917, when he seized power in Russia, Lenin’s soldiers climbed steeples and pinnacles of churches and tore down the cross and replaced it with the red star of the new … Continue reading
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