Tag: relationship with God
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God’s Adult Children
Okay, I’m late. Mother’s day was several weeks ago, but we now have Father’s Day in June, so I’m writing to included both. I was preparing a devotion on heritage (as in Christian Heritage) and my devotional reading was Romans 8:12-17, and I went a whole different direction. So, join me in thinking about being…
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ON THE WAY
It dawned on me today the gospel account of Jesus stopping to help the lady who touched the hem of his garment when he was on the way to help someone else, he was living out his parable of the man set upon by thieves and left on the side of the road. Most passed…
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Look UP!
Sometimes the study of the Old Testament prophets as related to Christmas gets a little slow when held up to the excitement of the New Testament account of the angels and manger and mysterious men from the East. But a gem was pointed out this week, and maybe it will also help you to put…
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New Thoughts on the Afterlife
A discussion about how good do you have to be to get into heaven brought out my thoughts about my relationship with God and the afterlife.
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I CONFESS I LOVE MY LIFE
I just returned from our yearly journey home and, as usual came back filled with gratitude for the life God has allowed me. This is a re-post from 2011, when I first really realized i wouldn’t trade with anyone. (Had a lovely time, though, thank you for asking.)
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God Is Not MY God (Alone)
Not long ago, we attended a service completely unlike what I’m used to, yet undeniably full of God’s presence. I love it when that happens. I was reminded of the scope of God’s work while remaining the intense personal God we serve.
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