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Nearly Done
Perhaps a few are interested in the process of writing and publishing. Here’s a brief explanation with no hidden agenda, merely sharing the journey. I have been working on an historical biblical fiction novel over the past two years. The central character is a little known figure tucked away in a few passages in the…
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Help!
I’m sure I’m not the only one who surveys the news and world events and wants to plunge my head in the sand crying, “Get me out of here!” We seem to be surrounded by insanity, gratuitous violence, political figures that leave us bewildered, and negativity everywhere. I remember my grandmother saying, “The world has…
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If
If Jesus had never been born, nor lived on this earth in human form: We would: not know whether God is real have no objective/historical evidence for the existence of God have no revelation of God as a Father not know that God is good and kind and loves – up close and personal have…
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Thank You
Thank You Father God For loving the world enough to rescue us from the mess we created For not loving Your Son selfishly, and for letting Him go For allowing Him to enter into our mess knowing the pain and suffering that awaited Him – and You Thank You Jesus for being willing to give…
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Hope has an Anchor
Anchors come in a variety of shapes and sizes; their designs determine how well they grip the ocean floor and the effectiveness of their resistance to the elements. They are essential for any vessel venturing away from shore and are mandatory for good reason. As in oceans and ships, so in life, anchors can save…
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Forgiveness
Forgiveness is never cheap, nor easy. Someone always pays the cost for the grace that follows to take effect. The clue comes in the ‘give’ of forgiveness. It can never be earned, demanded, or deserved. It can be requested, or it may be offered, but to take effect both request to receive and the response…
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Quite Unique
Whenever we visit memorials that mark horrific battles or scenes of great inhumanity, they are usually somber reminders of dark moments in our history. Standing in such places it is hard to imagine what transpired, or even believe such tragedies or atrocities are possible. But we don’t want to lose sight of the horror of…
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Sanctity
Sanctity is a word often used to describe the gift of life, beginning at conception and birth. The dictionary defines the meaning as ‘to be holy, or of deserving great respect’. The sanctity of life has always been a cornerstone of civilization. Human life is precious, it is a gift, it is wondrous in its…
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