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Tracking Adventures

It’s fun to go to a nature center and learn how to recognize footprints and from them learn behavior patterns of various creatures. Some tracks are deep and clear. The number of toes, the strength of the impression and the pattern … Continue reading

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God Speaks Into Our Personal Story

I have been blessed with remarkable physical health. I am aware of this when I am asked to fill out a health history and am able to answer “no” to all of the categories. Now for the first time in my … Continue reading

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Could It Be Possible?

How many times have I longed to be able to touch the hem of His garment and to know that healing power is penetrating my brokenness? Today, in reading Isaiah 6, I noticed that in a vision Isaiah saw the … Continue reading

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It’s True But Don’t Say It Now!!!

As Kingdom people there are many wonderful truths that are foundations for hope. These truths allow us to hold our worldly possessions loosely. These truths open an access to a bigger picture than we can now see. We can and … Continue reading

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Gazing at Flames

I have been reminded this week of the words of a song by Rita Springer, “If you call me to the fire, You will not withdraw your hand, I’ll gaze into the flames and look for You.” When Daniel’s three … Continue reading

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It’s Better to Say You Don’t Know Than Give a Bad Answer

by Jill Briscoe Even when I’m old and grey do not forsake me oh Lord until I have declared your word to the next generation, your might to all that are to come. Psalm 71:16-18 I remember writing in my … Continue reading

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A Prayer for a Difficult Time

by Josh Wheeler Father, I pray for my friends during this transition. Lord, I pray that you would give them wisdom. I pray that you show them the truth of their situation. I don’t know the reality of their needs, … Continue reading

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What Crisis Reveals

I thought I understood crisis. I have taught the basics of crisis response for years. I have met with people in crisis and have been told that I have been helpful. But this crisis has torn through my mask of competence … Continue reading

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My Son Came Home!!!

Her radiant face spoke more loudly than the words that flowed. “It was 8:30 in the morning when the door bell rang. I couldn’t imagine who would be at our house at that time. I opened the door and there … Continue reading

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