This devotional was written by Cherie Hurt. You can read more from Cherie on her blog, Waiting on Wildflowers. When you are born and raised in a snow barren place, the sight of it sends a thrill through your soul. If you’re anything like me, then last month’s ‘mini snow day’ was the best kind […]
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This post was written by Jenny Jerkins. You can read more from Jenny on her blog here. I sat in an open room surrounded by thirty other patients sitting reclined in their chairs, all with IV lines hooked up to ports in their chests. They were there just like my mom, receiving their four hours […]
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This devotion was written by Jennifer Elliott. Ever feel like today is just not your day? I mean let’s face it — we all have those days. For some of us with the “type A, I need a plan, a planner and a sharpie” personality, we have those days more often than others. You know […]
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This devotion was written by Erika Patterson. Do I know Jesus? I mean, do I REALLY know Him? Recently, I read a verse that I’ve read a hundred times, but this time the verse felt fresh, like it carried new meaning for me: Jesus replied, ‘If you only knew the gift God has for you […]
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This post was written by Dr. Suzanne Thomas, APRN-BC. You may be agreeing in your heart and wondering how. How do you know where and what to do and when to go—all those practical things we think about when we plan our day, our week, our month. Will the budget accommodate? Who will take care […]
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At Pentecost believers were baptized with the Holy Spirit (Acts 2), and today when a man, woman, boy, or girl accepts Jesus as Lord and Savior, that same baptism occurs. The Holy Spirit takes up residence in the new believer, fully immersing them in Christ. Think about how a pickle becomes a pickle. For a […]
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Becoming a disciple of Christ is more than a one-time acknowledgement of Jesus as Savior and Lord. Becoming a disciple of Christ means that we live like Him, love like Him, serve like Him, and tell others about Him. We simply must “Go There” with those around us and make the most of our time […]
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This post appeared first on Jacqueline’s Blog. Lights! I’m just dying to have some of those round lights strung somewhere around my home. Everywhere! They are everywhere, I tell you! Inviting me in to nestle with my warm, fuzzy, turquoise and white polka dot throw, good book, cup of hot cocoa flavored with peppermint, […]
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The post appeared first on Jacqueline Heider’s blog, jacquelineheider.com Joy! One of my favorite words of Christmas. Within these three lovely letters reside delight, pleasure, and sheer bliss. But how? How does this petite word of Christmas pack such a potent and powerful punch? The answer, knitted together and hidden in the secret place of […]
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The post appeared first on Jacqueline’s Blog, jacquelineheider.com Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace (Franz Gruber 1818) Peace, heavenly peace. Those words are the essence of Christmas. As I type these words […]
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