The Call to Difficult Things
February 12, 2024 by admin
Filed under Personal Growth
Moses was called to a task he didn’t feel equipped to do: Talk with Pharaoh and be the man to lead the Children of Israel out of Egypt. I can just hear him stuttering all his excuses to God. David was the youngest of many sons and yet, God called him to kill Goliath and chose him to be king. Rahab ran the first Underground Railroad for displaced spies. Countless others in God’s Word were called to do hard things.
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An Invitation to Intimacy
To be invited to the home of a friend for a meal is always an honor. There is something about sharing a meal while talking about the happenings in life and enjoying the fellowship.
Remember playing outdoors as a child and suddenly hearing the sound of Mom’s voice as it echoed across the yard, “Come to dinner!” Hungry and ready for family, food and good conversation, you raced to be first at the table!
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A Guy Does Not Need Armor To Shine
February 10, 2024 by admin
Filed under Family Focus
By Sarah Onderdonk
I read a review recently of a book called Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man by Steve Harvey. I'm not endorsing the book because I haven't read it. But there was an intriguing excerpt in People magazine that's worth a second glance. According to the author, there are three ways to tell if a man loves you:
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Wrinkle Release Spray
"Try XYX Wrinkle Release Spray–it works!" The announcer goes on to tout the benefits of using the spray on all of our wrinkles. Then I realize he isn't talking about clothing, but SKIN!
In my dreams. There are concoctions and creams and scrubs and masks and even botox. When human beings willingly have botulism injected into their skin to erase wrinkles, we know wrinkle removal is a BIG DEAL. Youthful looks seem to make a difference in how you get ahead in life. It is so important that companies have invested in all manner of youth serums-it is BIG BUSINESS.
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Keeping the Faith
February 8, 2024 by admin
Filed under Faith, Faith Articles
By Jennifer Kearson
It seems everyone is being affected one way or another with our current economy. Since January, I have met many people who are sharing an apartment or allowing families to live in their basement. In March, I discovered several of my friends are losing their jobs because there is not enough money to pay everyone. Also, the food co- op has been at a slow pace, and people are staying closer to home for vacation. With everything that has been going on with the economy, how does one keep the faith?
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