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When Thanksgiving is Hard

Empty Chairs . . . Some years Thanksgiving is harder to celebrate than other years. I love the turkey, giblet gravy, cranberry sauce, dressing, and green bean casserole. I embrace the cooler weather, gold and garnet leaves, and the almost naked trees, and I love gathering with family and friends–whoever can come. Yet, there have been many years when I’ve …

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Experiencing the Fruit of the Spirit of Peace: Two Keys

The Holy Spirit carries peace with Him everywhere He goes. He never causes confusion or worry. But peace can be hard to find, even as believers. We get so busy, hurried, and worried in this world filled with chaos that peace may seem impossible. And the truth is, true peace is impossible without the Spirit of the God of peace, …

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Turning the Page with Praise: 31 days of worship

Here we are. The earth has revolved around the sun yet one more year. For some of us good things filled 2025 while others of us wrestled with grief, illness, or worry. We’re so ready to turn the page. We need a fresh start. The way the Lord created our world this way with seasons and an orbit around the …

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The Thankful Focus

I love Thanksgiving, both the holiday and the attitude, because I’ve learned how thankfulness can change my perspective from what I don’t have to what I do. It doesn’t magically bring back those I love who’ve left this world too soon or fix all my problems, but it does do something to my heart. Somehow thanksgiving gives me joy and strength. …

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Yahweh Yireh (Jehovah Jireh) is the God Who Provides

God provides. I’ve experienced his provision in so many ways. I’m sure you have too. I cannot think of a better way to prepare our hearts during this season of Lent than focusing on the ways God has provided for us and promises to provide for the future. With the cost of food and gas, wars, border issues, and division …

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