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The Lord’s Prayers

Our Father, Who Art in heaven Jesus prayed. He healed the sick, fed the multitudes, forgave sinners, cast out demons, taught in the synagogues, made disciples and walked among us. Unarguably, before, during and after his miracles and his ministry … Continue reading

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More Than Hallmark

And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned… and glorified God Luke 7:15 In the story of the ten lepers whom Jesus healed, only one returned. He responded to his healing by turning back to Jesus, … Continue reading

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Gratitude

“And forget not all His benefits” Psalm 103:2 There is a single theme which the Holy Spirit never ceases whispering to me. Have a grateful heart. Thank God no matter what. Bless the Lord at all times. Sincere, humble gratitude  … Continue reading

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Library of One

My soul faints for your salvation. But I hope in your word. Psalm 119:81 Recently I was at my daughter’s house in Salt Lake. She, her husband and their two girls are voracious readers. Their bookshelves and tables overflow with … Continue reading

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January Clearance

Set your affection on things above not on things on the earth. Colossians 3:2  There is something about January which makes me get into the “I need to clean out some of this stuff” mood. I took down the Christmas … Continue reading

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Resolution Solution

“Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.  Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced,…”  1 Chronicles 16:11-12 It’s the second day of January of 2017. I am watching the snow fall ever so … Continue reading

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Christmas: This One Thing

O  come let us adore Him! It is Christmas in just a few days. I am far from home visiting our daughter and family in Salt Lake for the holidays. One of the reasons for our coming was to attend … Continue reading

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Sorrow and Consolation

Do not let your hearts be troubled John 14:1 It’s been a hard week of losses. On Tuesday our oldest daughter called to tell us her husband’s younger brother had died suddenly during the night. He had not been well … Continue reading

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Throwing Away the Worry Beads

Do not be anxious for anything. Phil 4:6 I know a dear woman who worries excessively about everything. She is anxious not only about her own life in excruciating detail but then she also takes on everyone  else’s problems. Her … Continue reading

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Post-it Thanksgiving

Then Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. John 11:41 It is Thanksgiving. Today we’ll spend time with families and friends and be thankful for our numerous blessings. We’ll visit, watch football or … Continue reading

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