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Mustard Seeds

        Are you aware how tiny mustard seeds really are?  I knew they were quite small, but I did not know they came in several colors.  They can be yellow, black or brown.  I had been given a necklace as a child that had … Continue reading

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Peace in Our Lives

Every day, my prayers begin with petitions for peace. My prayers always begin with a specific appeal for peace for my mother who suffers from dementia and still knows enough to understand she doesn’t like where she is and what … Continue reading

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On to Zion!

Isaac Watts, the “Father of English Hymnody” was a musical rebel. Born in the English town of Southampton in 1674, the Watts family were dedicated “Dissenters.” They refused to join the state religion and worshiped independently, establishing their own worship … Continue reading

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A Thought for Ordinary Time

Around A.D. 312, there was a 20-year-old Egyptian man named Pachomius. He was minding his own business when he got drafted into the Roman army by a command from the Emperor Constantine. The emperor’s soldiers gathered up the conscripts and … Continue reading

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Peace Be With You!

The message “Do not be afraid” is repeated again and again throughout the Bible. And yet, people seem naturally fearful of unknown or uncertain situations. I suppose that’s why it’s necessary to repeat the message. Are you afraid when hurricanes … Continue reading

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The Wise Learn Lessons

 I’m going to share with you something old, borrowed, but that will hopefully chase the blues away. No, it is not wedding-related. Simply life lessons to brighten your day. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good. When in doubt, just … Continue reading

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And the Days Grow Short . . .

I know this is October, but I was just thinking about the song, “Oh it’s a long, long time from May to December.  But the days grow short when you reach September.”  Maybe you too can remember Frank Sinatra singing … Continue reading

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Robes

        When you say ROBES, what do you think of?  If you are thinking of the Bible, perhaps you thought of Joseph and his coat of many colors.  It must have been beautiful to see.  The Broadway musical certainly gave us a colorful portrayal … Continue reading

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Jesus is My Everything

Jesus is my Way. Jesus is my Deliverer. Jesus is my King. Jesus is my Father. Jesus is my Lord. Jesus is my Shepherd. Jesus is my Truth. Jesus is my Savior. Jesus is my Master. Jesus is my Everything. … Continue reading

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Praying the Alphabet

I have to share this. “There is a story told about a Jewish farmer who did not get home before sunset one Sabbath and was forced to spend the night in the field, waiting for sunrise the next day before being … Continue reading

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