About 20 years after the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a frightening time of persecution and suffering for many, the apostle Paul encouraged the people of the church in Rome to "[r]ejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer." Surely Paul would say the same thing …
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20 Years of Mawage
Mawage. Mawage is wot bwings us togeder tooday. Mawage, that bwessed awangment, that dweam wifin a dweam… ~The Impressive Clergyman, The Princess Bride Today my husband and I celebrate 20 years of mawage. I’m a grateful bride who’s treated like a princess bride. [Nay, as my children and …
Live Your Passion ~ Fulfill Your Purpose
Live Your Passion ~ Fulfill Your Purpose Passion, Joy, Love, and Purpose Are Intertwined! I know "pet parents" can relate to my reflections on Morgan and Bambino ... two of our precious pups who've crossed the Rainbow Bridge and who will live in our hearts and memories forever. Morgan, our boxer, …
God Is With Us (Brett Beeson)
“Are you alright?” “Not really. I don’t think I’ve been for a very long time.” In all truth, I was struggling to find the words to write this month. These days I usually stalk around with a storm crackling about my head and coined the term, “bitter, party of three” for myself and my closest …
All Things In Love (James R. Cooper)
1 Corinthians 13 1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, …
Draw Close to God — He Loves You!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kY_XDmXF6k Click here to download transcript Jory Fisher: Hello. This is Jory Fisher with JoryFisher.com and I am very honored to be part of this project—this incredible project “5 Pieces of Advice.” I have told this story that I’m about to tell you to friends. …
No Room in the Inn … (Rev. Carol Pazdersky)
How many times have we heard the words found in Luke 2:7? We feel great sympathy for the worried Joseph, deep empathy for the weary and hurting Mary, and great concern for the about-to-be-born Jesus. We may even feel disgust for innkeepers that turned away this growing family. We sense the injustice …