Faith

Counting His Presence Near

January 30, 2012

I am comforted today in knowing that God’s presence is near. The Psalmist calls out to God, “On you I was cast from my birth, and from my mother’s womb you have been my God. Be not far from me, for trouble is near, and there is none to help.” Psalm 22:10, 11 God’s presence [...]

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God Knows

January 29, 2012

Just as God saw the people of Israel when they called out to Him for help, he sees me. God saw their need, their distress, and their pain. In turn, God sees my own need. He sees my distress, my hurt, and every pain. From the heights of heaven above, God sees. But God went [...]

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Sanctity of Human Life Sunday

January 15, 2012

Today is a day set aside to remember the sanctity of human life…all human life. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you…” ~Jeremiah 1:5 “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am [...]

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As God Forgave You

January 8, 2012

As we go out today to worship with our fellow believers and visit with friends and family, let’s remember these words and let them serve as a guide for how we interact with others. We are to be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving. The answer as to why is really very simple. It is not because [...]

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Focus and Motivation in the New Year

January 1, 2012

This is how I can be totally open to this new year. When I stop and think about what could happen in any given year, month, week, or even day, my thoughts can quickly turn to worry and anxiety, filled with trembling at all that the challenges they may bring. But that is not God’s [...]

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Counting Abundant Blessings

December 19, 2011

As I look back on this past weekend, I see an abundance of God’s blessing. On Friday we spent the afternoon visiting with another homeschooling family in our home. We shared stories over coffee. Our children played Barbies and dress-up and crafted nativity finger puppets. When my friend left I realized that God is working [...]

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