Nov
27
The Incarnation
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Charles Spurgeon has summed up the Incarnation in his writings on “A Pardoned Soul.” Spurgeon writes: “The forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” –Ephesians 1:7 “Could there be a sweeter word in any language than that word “forgiveness,” when it sounds in a guilty sinner’s ear, like the silver notes of […]
Feb
27
Overflowing Comfort
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Ten years ago today, I went out in the morning to run errands, much as I did this morning. When I arrived home, my son told me that my sister, Brenda, had called while I was out. Soon the phone rang again; it was my sister calling back. It was about noon, and I had […]
Dec
21
Words that Bring Healing
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God speaks to us about Truth and Love when He says, “…that we…, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ—” (Ephesians 4:14-15) In the Psalms, we are reminded of the importance of truth in our hearts. The Psalmist writes, “LORD, who may abide in Your […]
Jun
23
Remembering a Great Lady
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Today, I am remembering a great lady. Trudy Seymour June 23, 1925 – June 6, 2006 She was a blessing to all who knew her. I was blessed and honored to have her as my mom. My mother lived the words of this verse: “Be kind and compassionate to one another…” (Ephesians 4:32 niv) She […]
Jun
9
“The One I Missed”
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This article first appeared in Christianity Today in September, 1982. Good for me to be reminded, again. “It was December 1958. The tragic parochial school fire in Chicago was being reported on the evening news. One of the teachers was being interviewed. She told of the panic, the suffocating heat, the smoke that blackened out […]
May
1
He’s So Little; I’m So Afraid.
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In late April, 1991, we were expecting our seventh child. By the end of the month, we knew that the time was near. On April 30, my friend Lisa N. came for lunch. She offered to stay with our six children while Tom and I went to my obstetrician appointment. I sat in the doctor’s […]
Apr
5
Thoughts for times of an ailing economy.
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A recently headline on CNN.com reads: “Recession fears. Mortgage crisis. Jobs at risk.” A reminder from God’s Word; imperatives that never go out of style: “If there is a poor man among your brothers in any of the towns of the land that the LORD your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or […]
Mar
17
“I’m playing Kanga and this is my Roo..”
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For those of you whose children are young, there is good news and bad news. The good news is: “They won’t always be this little.” The bad news is: “They won’t always be this little.” When my children were little, I had a plaque on the wall to remind me of this important fact. Here […]
Dec
22
Hope for the Holidays
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What a busy week! Lots of holiday gatherings coming up. Here are some thoughts to help us to know what at least OUR end of the conversation might look like. God’s Word has some ideas for us: “Do not not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for […]
Nov
16
Sharing Christ’s Love
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The Bible is our source for defining what love is. “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8 niv)”This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives […]
