Matter of Life & Death Part 2

Part 1

I took a deep breath and offered a prayer for help. It was no longer about my time (which was going to be terrible) or how many miles left, but how much life I could live and give in those next five miles. When you hang out in the back of the race,

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Becoming a Child of God

I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.  Luke 18:17

Two little girls, ages six and seven, were home watching a black and white TV movie about the life of Jesus in 1963.  They watched intently as they recognized stories from

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Confessions of a Peace Lover...

Last week we talked about fighting, a rather unusual subject for someone who loves peace. But the truth remains, all couples fight. Those who fight fair are looking for resolution; those who fight dirty are looking for personal victory.

So, are you a fair fighter or a dirty fighter? Are you one who fights for

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Keep the Change

Now the LORD had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family, And from your father’s house, to a land that I will show you.” Genesis 12:1 NKJ

“Outward processor” that I am, my husband was a faithful sounding board as I worked through the options again…and again….and again. He just listened while

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A Planting of the Lord

In their [His] righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for His own glory. Isaiah 60:21 (NLT)

The dawn found me sitting alone in my morning room, having my devotional time, when I noticed a beautiful yellow hibiscus bud that began to bloom right before my eyes, literally. It was

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