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Deep Thoughts on Steadfast Faith

  Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake. —Martin Luther Why do I believe there is a God when so many others don’t? … Continue reading

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Generosity: The best of God’s spiritual fruit all rolled into one!

Generosity—the epitome of godly character. It is, at once: love, kindness, faithfulness and selflessness—a spring bouquet of spiritual fruit. Generosity comes in many forms. For instance, there is the act of giving one’s time to help another human being in … Continue reading

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Disciple vs Believer: Is there a difference?

“It is possible to know all about doctrine and still not know Jesus.” Oswald Chambers, My Utmost For His Highest. Over the years, there have been untold numbers of books written about faith, Christianity and Jesus Christ. Learned men have studied, … Continue reading

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Picking the Right Team (in soccer and in life)

  Recently, my husband and I had the joy of taking our 5 year old grandson to his soccer game while his parents were otherwise engaged. The task was a challenge for several reasons: This was a new league for … Continue reading

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Jesus Loves Me This I Know…But is God Still Holy?

How do you read the Bible? Do you look for verses here and there or a small tidbit to help you understand your current life situation? Do you look for passages to justify a stance you have taken or an … Continue reading

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