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Jesus is in the Repair Business
““Jesus can fix anything, right teacher?” asked Samuel.
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A Love Story
Lately we have been hearing a lot about the Congresswoman and the Astronaut. Sadly, it took a senseless tragedy, one that resulted in the loss of innocent lives, for the nation’s focus to be on this couple. After reeling from the shocking news, hope was revived as news came out that Congresswoman, Gabrielle Gifford, may pull through this assassination attempt on her life. Then more encouraging news came: she was responding to her husband, astronaut Mark Kelly, who never left her bedside. As he recalled to Diane Sawyer in an interview (www.mediabistro.com/Diane-Sawyer-profile.html), it was her little movements that spoke volumes about the love relationship in this marriage; movements that only…
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Let the Wonder In
The Wonder of His Love Are you one who can easily let the wonder of God’s love come in at Christmas? The Christmas message of God giving us His Son Jesus can often be eclipsed, and not just because of the busyness, presents, or even Santa. But something even more important is lost during Christmas.
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The Only Constant in Life…Is…Change?
Some thrive on adventure while others do better with routine. For those who don’t like change, it can seem confusing, disconcerting, and at times, feel muddy. There are those who choose change, and for others, it needs to be thrust upon them.
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Reflecting Upon 234 Years
July 4th always makes me reflective. This year it found me in Colorado with my husband who plays in the Dallas Symphony Orchestra as they spent 8 days playing concerts at the Gerald Ford Amphitheater in Vail, Colorado. Music also makes me reflective and elevates my soul, especially the extraordinary performances of the DSO. Performed live in the beautiful mountains of Colorado only heightens the aesthetic experience.
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Non Nobis Domine
Last week at our church, our music pastor, Don McMinn, explained the history of one of my favorite hymns, Non Nobis Domine. The men’s chorus sang it flawlessly.
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Crossing Over the Boundary Lines
There are some stories we simply don’t know what do with or how to react to. Easter Sunday – a day that symbolizes forgiveness incarnate – brought to our attention a story that challenges our very core as believers.
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Holy Week…Resurrection and Your Children
Easter is the most important celebration of our faith; it is the very essence of what makes us Christian. Therefore, it is important that we find meaningful ways to celebrate its significance with our children in order to build a deeper level of understanding as they grow and develop in the Lord.
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Understanding the Male Factor
We often communicate love on Valentine’s Day with flowers, candy and cards. But how do we communicate love the rest of year? When the book, The Five Love Languages, came out in 1992, it had a profound impact on our marriage. As simplistic as it appears on the surface, the concept has great application not only for marriage, but all relationships. Initially I was reading the book in the car and asked my husband to take the “test” with me. Since I had him captive on a road trip, he agreed. Much to my chagrin, I discovered that it was I who was the one who didn’t love my husband…
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Communication DB8