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Claire, Elisabeth, Ginger, Julie, and Rick share thoughts from the heart to the heart

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Prayer

Our great high priest

What do you picture Jesus doing right now? The writer of Hebrews gives us a fascinating insight into His present ministry. The Old Testament priesthood was a shadow of the reality to come: Every priest stands daily ministering and offering… Continue Reading →

Overcoming opposition

Challenges and opposition from others are a fact of life that we will inevitably encounter. Nehemiah was seeking to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, but he faced significant opposition. We must realize that opposition can be a help to us;… Continue Reading →

Why Healing Often Takes So Long

Have you ever thought you’ve been healed of something physically, spiritually, or emotionally, only to discover you really hadn’t? Something calls your attention to the wound you thought was gone but apparently still exists. If you’re like me, that probably… Continue Reading →

How to pray for others

The Apostle Paul diligently prayed for his fellow disciples. We know that we too are to pray for God’s people, but what is the content of our prayers? Aside from health concerns or traveling mercies, we may be at a… Continue Reading →

A strategy for the harvest

When we see a large task before us it can appear to be overwhelming. In our desire to ameliorate the situation we may dive in and start to do a good work, but it may not be a God work…. Continue Reading →

In the Lord’s Constant Care

Early morning Friday, June 3rd, we received a text from our son Joe—they were at the birthing center where our daughter-in-love Liv was in labor to give birth to their first child/our fourth grandson! In the midst of our excitement… Continue Reading →

Where’d My Favorite Mountain Go?

Recently, I came across Jesus’ words, in Mat. 17:20:   “Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will… Continue Reading →

How to Gain Consistent and Lasting Peace

Ever wish you could have some peace and quiet?  Or, if you can’t have the quiet, at least have some peace? It reminds me of Wugui [“woo-gway”]—that old tortoise/former master in Kung Fu Panda, sitting in the lotus position on… Continue Reading →

Chosen by God

It’s nice to be chosen! Remember when you were young and the kids were choosing up sides for kickball – what was your greatest fear? You did not want to be the last person chosen, or worse yet, not chosen… Continue Reading →

Listening for God’s Voice

Have you ever wondered, “How do I know if the Lord is speaking to me?”  Or, similarly, “How do I recognize the voice of God?”—as opposed to your own thoughts, the devil disguising himself as an “angel of light”, or… Continue Reading →

Right Under Our Noses

“It’s right there under your nose.”  “If it were any closer it would bite you!”   Have any of you ever heard these words from a family member or friend, or internalized them and told them to yourself?  I still remember… Continue Reading →

Expectant Hope in These Covid-Christmas Times

What is hope?  Some would answer it relates to something you want to happen, a desire for something you consider good.  Such as, “I hope it doesn’t rain tomorrow, so we can still have our picnic.”  Or, “I hope I… Continue Reading →

The God of the how much more

What aspect of Jesus’ life was so prominent that His disciples asked Him to teach them? It was one that Jesus consistently modeled for them: It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, after He had finished, one… Continue Reading →

How to Respond to Fear

People have many reasons to feel afraid these days—and if they can’t think of one, the media will surely help them find one!  Or, I could mention some here, but my guess is you already know them, and none of… Continue Reading →

The key to great accomplishment

People genuinely desire to make a significant contribution in the world. Our typical strategy is to be better, do more, and try harder. These are helpful strategies, but they are incomplete. The Apostle James tells that we can bring about… Continue Reading →

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