But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel will come from you, one whose origins are from the distant past. Micah 5:2
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Thankful in All Things?
Being thankful is easy when we’re surrounded by loving family at a Thanksgiving feast. It’s obvious what we have to thank God for. But that happens maybe once a year. Not at all for some
Read moreHow to Expect and Watch for the Divine
Expect? Yes, I expect from many sources. I hold expectations in my marriage. Or, for dreams to exceed my expectations. For employers to love my skills. And for readers to relate to my writing. Perhaps
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Compassion is the best form of confidence
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Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is later this week. And everyone is celebrating. The cashier at the supermarket, the mail carrier, the receptionist at the doctor’s office. Happy Thanksgiving! But what if this Thanksgiving Day is not
Read moreThankful That Cancer Gave Me the Gift of Knowing Human Frailty
I was 40 and already had a head of prematurely gray hair (I hide it well) when Dr. Testroet called with the crummy cancer news, but the following words from Jen Wilkin’s 27-year-old experience ring
Read moreWithout This Knowledge I Could Not be Thankful
by Nan Jones Nothing comes our way without the Father’s knowledge. Nothing. God promises He will work everything together for our good when we love Him and are called according to His purpose. Do you
Read moreMemories. And Casting a Net of Thanksgiving
Memories can turn bittersweet in a second. I can be happily following the rabbit trail of my thoughts, hopping between afternoon plans and pleasant reminiscing when WHAM! It’s like a hole suddenly opened up beneath
Read moreGratitude is Always in Season
By April Dawn White I am blessed to live in an area of the country with four distinct seasons. Garden flags, front door wreaths, and table quilted table runners are displayed for their specific season.
Read moreWord of the Day: Strange
Has anyone else noticed how strange life can be sometimes? One minute you’re drowning in painful and confused emotions, then the next you’re on top of the world looking down at something beautiful. It happens
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