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Sep
15
New Normal

“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. The wild beasts will honor me, the jackals and the ostriches, for I give water […]

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Sep
02
Rooted on the Rock

“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” – Colossians 2:6-7 If you ever find yourself visiting Michigan’s upper peninsula, make the time to see the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Located along […]

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Aug
05
Promotion by Erosion*

The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. Though an army besiege me, my heart will […]

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Jul
02
Your Way

Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever. For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the […]

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Jun
15
Character Development

My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our […]

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May
31
Background Check

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. – Isaiah 43:18-19 To say that the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 has changed the world would […]

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May
01
Dusted

On April 15, 2019, the world stood alongside the people of Paris, France, in shock and disbelief. Notre Dame, the medieval Catholic cathedral which for centuries stood as a landmark in the city, had caught fire and was engulfed in flames. Many feared that the structure would be a total loss. Fortunately, thanks to the […]

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Apr
02
New Every Morning

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in him.’” – Lamentations 3:22-24 I know that many people love winter and the many fun activities that come […]

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Mar
15
Fear Not, for I Am with You

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10 (ESV) The spread of the coronavirus and its impact on society has been like nothing we have seen in our […]

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Mar
03
Robins

The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. – Deuteronomy 31:8 For as long as I can remember I have been taught that the sighting of the first robin was the sure sign that spring had […]

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