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I Desire Mercy
Post Views = 4143 This morning I was reflecting on Matthew 9:13 and 12:7 and Hosea 6:6, where God says, “I desire mercy and not sacrifice.” There is so much wrapped up in that small but powerful statement. God gives mercy to us as a gift. It’s up to us to unwrap that gift. And…
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Another I Am From Poem
Post Views = 2815This is an I Am From Poem I wrote in conjunction with my husband about his childhood. It has such a different feel from it than my poem, but I guess his past has a different feel from it than mine also. It’s interesting to note the differences. One day (as I…
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I Am From Poem
Post Views = 4345I love “I Am From” poems, that originated from the poet George Ella Lyon They are so good at giving you a glimpse into someone’s past and childhood, and they are fun to write. So, here is my poem I wrote back in 2012. You can find templates online to write your own!…
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Book Review: Together
Post Views = 4530 Together: Community as a Means of Grace by Larry Duggins Do you want to explore ways your church can become more involved in your community? Do you want ideas about extending your influence beyond your church walls and Sunday mornings? Do you want your Christianity to be more about serving and…
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Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!
Post Views = 3137 Bask in this day. Relish the beauty, of the leaves and the smiles. Feel the warmth of that hug. Listen to the conversation around you, and the sweet voices humming in the kitchen and singing around the piano. Wrap your hands around that toasty mug of wassail, and feel the tension…
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Book Review: The Story of Our Time
Post Views = 2541Robert Atkinson has written a captivating book on what he sees as a new worldwide movement toward oneness, toward connectedness, toward global unity. The subtitle of the book is “From Duality to Interconnectedness to Oneness.” This subtitle reflects his thoughts on society’s move away from concentrating on our separateness, our tribalism, and…