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Drops of Blood on Good Friday

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

As I write this it is Good Friday. We were reminded in our worship service today that we have 364 days each year where we are called to focus on the joy we have in Jesus. But on this one … Continue reading →

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The Comfort of Being Known

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

A long time friend went with me for a medical procedure today. I invited her into the room where all the questions are asked. It felt good to know that as I responded to inquiries regarding my health history and … Continue reading →

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Scared?

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

by Shirlee Vandegrift The word ‘scared’ should not have a place in the mind or mouth of a believer, should it?  Nor should the words “why,” “why me,” “why them” or any other words that indicate unbelief. I have been … Continue reading →

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What God Wants for Me

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

This morning a friend prayed that I would embrace what God wants for me as well as what he wants from me. It dove tailed with my reflections on my recent visit from my six-year-old grandchild. This visit was a … Continue reading →

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I’m Going to Have a Childhood!

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

These words came from a retirement-aged lady whose life has been traumatized by a childhood that was abducted by neglect and abuse. The full quote is “I’m going to have a childhood in spite of my mother.” She said, in … Continue reading →

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One More Contact to Delete

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

           I received a phone call this week that was unwelcome but not unexpected. My childhood friend had died. This is the letter I wrote to her children:           We live in a world that measures success but not faithfulness. … Continue reading →

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After Forty Years…

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

This morning I made a video Skype call to a friend I met 40 years ago at an international Bible School held on an island off the south coast of Norway. She was from Scotland and I was from the … Continue reading →

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Does God Answer Prayers Randomly?

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

A week ago I received a prayer request from a friend who is a doctor in northern India. It happened that her email came through at 4:18 AM. I woke up at just that time and heard the signal that … Continue reading →

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A Story of Heartbreak Overshadowing Reason

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

    We were the only ones in the boutique.   My friend, who loves to create a wardrobe for me that is far beyond what I would choose for myself was on a roll. I know from experience that … Continue reading →

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Where Will These Boots Go?

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

You see one shoe each of two pair of new hiking boots. The blue one is a woman’s size 9 ½. The black one is a man’s size 13. The woman will be 70 years old when this trip starts. … Continue reading →

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