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Behold Thy Mother
Some things are too sacred to write about … because there isn’t adequate expression for them. . Womanhood … and Motherhood, may be one of those. . The flowers, the chocolates, the handmade cards, the various pieces of handmade pottery (oh bless those elementary school teachers), the well-meant sermons in church … They really don’t…
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Few are Chosen
“few are chosen???” – Matthew 20:16 . Am I going to make it in? Am I good enough for God’s kingdom? . We’re so hard on ourselves aren’t we? It’s so easy to wonder if we’re doing enough? . At first glance, that verse would suggest that our Heavenly Father’s kingdom is exclusive … that…
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Let Him be Your Servant
Do you ever come across a verse of scripture that simultaneously uplifts you while perhaps also causing just a little tinge of pain? . When some of Jesus’ disciples sought to receive a promise of elevated status in the kingdom of heaven, The Savior paused to teach a powerful lesson about leadership, recognition, status, and…
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In His Arms
Our weekday morning school dropoff routine is almost always the same ….Sometimes we’re early, sometimes we’re late ….But relaxed or in haste, these are precious daily moments alone with my 5-year old..Serious or Silly talk in the car … Maybe a Parry Grip song or two ….Excitement as he sees his friends walking ….We roll…
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Jesus Wept
“Jesus wept” – John 11:35 . He already knew He would bring Lazarus back from the dead. . He already knew He would make everything right. . He was going to fix the problem. . But He still wept. . John tells us, “… Jesus loved Martha, and her sister (Mary), and Lazarus.” – John…
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He Never Gives Up On Us
“And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.” – Luke 15:20 . “Bring the best robe …” (wrapped in the love of God) “Put a ring on him …”…
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The Prodigal’s Father
“Is there anything you’d like me to include in that prayer?” . When I meet individually with members of our church we usually open and close with a prayer. And I always ask that question before I give the closing prayer. “Is there anything you’d like me to include in that prayer?” . And although…
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The Prodigal Son
Luke 15:11-18 (With much creative license) . “Can I even go back home?”, he thought. . He remembered why he left in the first place. . So many rules. So much work. No time for play. His father’s incessant teachings. . “I don’t want to be here anymore!” he’d said to father. “I’m tired of…
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Consider the Lilies
The man’s request was simple enough … “Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.” – Luke 12:13 . A perceived unfairness, an injustice inflicted by another … “Lord can you make it right?” . But the Savior’s response was unexpected … . A parable of a man who could not…