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The Cross Means Freedom For Me

Freedom…it’s getting to run as fast as I can across the field to Granny’s, the wind slapping my hair all around. It’s getting to swing as high as I can in Paw-Paw’s swing under the big Oak tree with its … Continue reading

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Running Back to the Ark

The drop hit him on the nose first. He looked up, squinted into the sky. The air smelled like rain. Another drop, then another. Soon the sound of pattering rain filled his ears as the air around him danced with … Continue reading

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Mary’s Treasure

 “7 And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch … Continue reading

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The Fragrance of My Worship

One day in class, a child broke out what is considered to be a great treasure among my five year old friends. It was her own personal bottle of hand sanitizer—and not just any bottle of sanitizer… floral scented hand … Continue reading

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A Christmas That’s Whiter Than Snow

“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.” Isaiah 1:18 (NIV) Friday’s the day! … Continue reading

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Unto You

What does the Amazing Grace look like? The grace that was given to a wretch like me? Is it bright and pristine, like a perfect white coat of paint that covers up all of my pencil smudges and misprints? Is … Continue reading

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Mercy Is His Ministry: A Song

Mercy Is His Ministry Words and music by: Paige Givens (BMI), copyright 2014 Are you tired? Are you worn? Your old garments, are they stained and torn? Well there is rest at Heaven’s throne Where Jesus waits to clothe you … Continue reading

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I Started A Blog This Year

I love words. And sometimes when I recall certain events in my life, words–like written words–flash across my mental view of those events. Does that happen to any of you? When I think of 2014, several words flash through my … Continue reading

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Finding Calm in Life’s Storms: Anchor Ministries

In February, I asked God to send me an opportunity during my church’s monthly Women On Mission meeting. He has faithfully opened my eyes to every day opportunities since then, and has also sent some special opportunities my way! This … Continue reading

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God Speaks To Me…And You, Too!

Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. There the angel of the Lord … Continue reading

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