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    The Compass Points the Way

    “Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 CSB      Long before GPS, a compass was used to find directions.  The compass is an instrument containing a magnetized pointer that shows the direction of the magnetic north and bearings from it.  This is exactly what we need on our life’s journey.  Without a compass we can find ourselves running in circles, never arriving at our desired destination. Maybe this is the time to change course, but how and where do we go?      I have experienced true life-changing joy by coming to know God, and firmly…

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    Heartfelt Imprints

    3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4  Certain events in our lives are so devastating that they leave an everlasting mark on our hearts.  For me, it was the death of my Mother. She lost her battle with cancer on February 5, 1988. As I reflect on the 36th anniversary of her death I realize that my grief is still there. Every year on this…

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    Rest in Hope

    “Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” – Matthew 11: 28-30 It is that time again, the afternoon, after lunch, when I feel a nap is a must. Something has to give, and it can’t be me anymore. This is a daily thing, a true story, my story for way too long. I feel…

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    Gift of Grace

    1 Corinthians 15:10 “But by the [remarkable] grace of God, I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not without effect. In fact, I worked harder than all of the apostles, though it was not I, but the grace of God [His unmerited favor and blessing which was] with me.” What is the good news? The gospel of Jesus Christ is the good news that sets the record straight and sets us free! Paul reminds us what the good news is in 1 Corinthians 15:3, “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the…

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    First Fruits

    “And behold, now I bring the first of the fruit of the ground, which you, O Lord, have given me.’ And you shall set it down before the Lord your God and worship before the Lord your God.”  –Deuteronomy 26:10 The first fruits of the day are the sweetest. At least I think so, but that is because I am a morning person.  I rise with eager expectations for what is to come. I find so much hope in those early morning hours. Don’t get me wrong, like most people, I must fight off the myriad of alluring distractions that attempt to pollute my mind. However, it is when my thoughts drift, better yet focus toward…

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    Advent Season

    The season of Advent is a period of both repentance and celebration. Christians spend time in spiritual preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ at Christmas. Believers remember not only Christ’s first coming to earth as a human baby but also celebrate his continued presence with us today through the Holy Spirit. Advent is also a time for worshipers to anticipate his return at the Second coming of Christ. The word “advent” comes from the Latin term “adventus” which means “arrival” or “coming,” particularly the arrival of something or someone of great significance. The lighting of an Advent Wreath is a traditional custom that originated in 16th-century Germany. On the…

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    If Only, If Only…

    If Only, If Only … While I know it is not possible,    If Only it were plausible; Rewrite my wrongs, restore my path,  Redo things in the aftermath. My heart cries out a bellowing sound; The burden echos,  over and over I’ve found. No-I cannot forget,  Sorrows of my past regret.  Deepest remorse, pains that ache;   The blame is mine I cannot shake.    If Only I could,  Redo, restore, renew,  I would. But all the same-  I cannot mend,  this shattered frame. Choices made rippled through, Became pains worn by those I love too. I do not cry just for my remorse,  But the ones who have been so…

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    A Thought as Beautiful as the Rising Sun

    Every morning the sun beautifully rises. If you’ve ever had an opportunity to witness the rise of the sun day after day, then you know that this image can be etched in your mind’s eye forever. Without comparison, this glorious beauty is incredibly unique every day,  and as we stand in its midst, we find ourselves overwhelmed and in awe. As a result of this extravagant beauty, I have been brought to tears many times. However, there are days I rise with less splendor and with more of a grumble instead. Have you had those mornings, the ones where the moment your eyes open, you wish you could turn over and shut them again? This is not only because…

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    Basking in Gratitude

    “A Psalm for giving thanks. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.” Psalm 100:5 What do you think of when you hear the word Bask?  I think of something relaxing, probably because I think of basking in the sun, which I…

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    Mercy: The Love Story

                                                          God loved a boy, and that boy could not comprehend. The darkness blinded him and consumed his every sense, but there would come a day, a day of amends. As that day drew near, it all became so very clear, From the depths of his pain, there was One who was calling his name. Beyond the shadows was the light of Mercy, and with kindness and Love, He came from above. Not a moment too early, nor a moment too late, but in…