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

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Rom. 8:28

God Is Ever Always In Control

Last week marked eight years since the homegoing to heaven of my beloved adopted Christian mom, “Mom G.” I had been thinking of her a lot and missing her, when the Lord did something very special— He arranged for me to… Continue Reading →

How To Respond When the Chips Are Down

Pick them up! Sometimes things go wrong. Sometimes we make them go wrong by “blowing it”—either through neglect, making a mistake, or through lack of good character (aka sin). What do we do when that happens? Some natural responses include:… 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 →

Thankful For Zero

With Thanksgiving holiday coming up, here’s a way to get in the mood and even keep it after that one day– the “Alphabet Thanking Game”.  As easy as “ABC”, it goes like this:  For every letter, think of something to… Continue Reading →

How to Be ConTENT with the CONtent of Our Lives

Have you ever opened a big bag of chips only to discover that it consisted of equal parts chips and air?  Or bought a book based with an intriguing title and description, but felt let down by how boring it… Continue Reading →

How to Make the Best of It—Covid 19

Who would have thought that the whole world could have one thing in common to talk about, let alone agree, when people meet? Or that one thing could cause the whole world to work in harmony for a common cause?… Continue Reading →

How to Deal With Limitations and Delayed Gratification

I was watching a movie at home, on which a group of chickens were clucking and strutting around, when… 🐕Suddenly, our dog Trooper, who’d been sleeping, snapped up to complete attention– leaned forward– and stared intently at the TV! I… Continue Reading →

Lost and Found: How Mistakes Can Be Made Into Blessings

A few weeks ago our dog Trooper got loose from our yard.  My fault—I had let him out on a leash for a while, and forgotten to get him.  When I remembered, he was gone. “Trooper!”, I called and checked,… Continue Reading →

Expectant Hope

  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… Continue Reading →

We Can Have Your Cake and Eat It Too!

Who doesn’t love to celebrate a birthday?  A couple of weeks ago, we celebrated the birthdays of a guy and girl in our youth group.   In preparation, the birthday girl started to bake a cake for everyone, which some of… Continue Reading →

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