Christmas is About Getting
Published Dec 11, 2020
By Becky Kopitzke Salvation Army. Samaritan’s Purse. Adopt a Family. World Vision. This time of year, there’s no shortage of opportunities to give cheerfully to others in need. And that’s what Christmas is all about, right? Generosity. Kindness. Give, give, give! Or so I thought—until last Sunday, when our pastor flipped my Christmas tree upside […]
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This World Needs Some Peace
Published Dec 8, 2020
By Joyel Vandenboogart John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” The world needs peace. The word peace is translated Shalom and is common in most languages. We are […]
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Surrender, Don’t Settle
Published Dec 1, 2020
By Susie Larson Daily Blessing May you remember that settling is not the same as surrendering. Sometimes we suffer enough life-blows that it takes the wind right out of our sails. We’ve settled because we’ve stopped dreaming. To settle into your circumstances is to give up hope that things will ever change. To settle is […]
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What Are You Grateful For?
Published Nov 24, 2020
By Joyel Vandenboogart Don’t get caught up in the busyness that you forget to remember the JOYS and the things you are grateful for. This season has a lot of pulls, trying to get ready for the next party or zoom call. It is easy to complain about the negative things that 2020 has brought […]
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Do We Really Need Each Other?
Published Nov 11, 2020
By: Becky Kopitzke There’s an old riddle I’ve heard circulated in Christian circles for years. It asks, “Can you serve God without serving people?” Toss on your philosopher’s cap and you can debate this question ‘til your brain goes numb. But since I kind of like my brain to operate at full capacity, I prefer […]
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