Remembering Good Friday

Remembering Good Friday

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I remember, as a child, decorating eggs in colorful dyes on this day. My thoughts were on upcoming family dinners, candy, egg hunts,pancake breakfasts, and pretty dresses. Now, I see this day (love in action as never expressed before or since) in a whole new light. Because even growing up in the church, being a [...]

The Power of His Name

The Power of His Name

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Did you know I’m a singer? Yep. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with a specialization in vocal performance (and a minor in piano).  Over the years, I’ve sung professionally on a couple of albums, given vocal or piano lessons, been a member of various church ensembles and praise teams, etc. Kind [...]

Choose Now This Day

Choose Now This Day

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What does it say about a nation (a people) when reports of mass killings are almost common place? July = Aurora, Colorado mass shooting at movie theater. August = Oak Creek, Wisonsin mass shooting at Sikh temple. September = Minneapolis, Minnesota mass shootings at business. December = Clackamas Town Center, OR mass shooting at mall. [...]

Hope and Encouragement Is Given

Hope and Encouragement Is Given

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Yesterday, I missed the Advent devotional from Bible Gateway but I found it today. There are four verses shared but this is the one I wanted to share with you.  Through the Bible, we have been given hope and encouragement because even as we wait for God’s future promises to be fulfilled, we can look [...]

Let There Be Peace Among Us

Let There Be Peace Among Us

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Yesterday, I received an email from a young woman who is a Wiccan. As I was reading through the message, I thought she was making some excellent points. Therefore, I thought I’d address those points on my blog (and with her permission) share some of this young woman’s thoughts with you. There are many Christians [...]

The King Is Coming

The King Is Coming

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When I was a kid, my church (which was traditional Methodist) always made a great celebration of Christmas throughout the month of December. There was a cantata performed by the adult choir. A Nativity play performed by the children’s Sunday School classes (over the years I got to be a shepherd and The Angel of [...]

Light In The Darkness

Light In The Darkness

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“God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him.The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” John 1:3-5 NLT Five years ago, I was a witch, medium, and ghost hunter. Halloween [...]

Not All That Glitters Is Gold

Not All That Glitters Is Gold

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There is a very important truth which many people who profess Christ are conveniently forgetting as they seek to find a form of spirituality in their lives these days. Not every spiritual or supernatural experience comes from God.  “But I am not surprised! Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no wonder [...]

Where Does My Help Come From?

Where Does My Help Come From?

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All this week I’ve been sharing posts inspired from Sarah Mae’s 31 Day to Clean Reboot series.  Every day this week, Sarah has challenged readers to think about what distracts us, what it means to be diligent, challenging us to think about selfish behavior, and doing a great job of it. Today is no different. [...]