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The Good News: HE LIVES!!!

Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the tomb. And behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone, and sat upon it. And his appearance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. The guards shook from fear of him and…

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Reflections: On My Yes

In the heat of the moment I said yes.  I said yes to Him.  I said yes to what His heart desired.  I was so excited and looking forward to all the good things to come.  And I believed I was ready, however, I was not and He knew it.  When I ran, He pursued.  When I hid, He found me.  When I said no, He waited.  He never left my side.  He loved me through hell and back when others turned their…

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God With Us

All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).  Matthew 1:22-23 Let us consider everything God did in order to fulfill the promise of the virgin birth of His Son Jesus Christ, Immanuel.  First, God revealed His plans to some of His trusted children who…

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The Best Gift

Shout and rejoice, O beautiful Jerusalem, for I am coming to live among you.  Many nations will join themselves to the Lord on that day and they, too, will be my people.  I will live among you, and you will know that the Lord of Heaven’s Armies sent me to you.  Zechariah 2: 10-11 God is faithful to fulfill His promises.  He demonstrated His faithfulness when He sent His One and only Son Jesus…

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In A Hurry?

“I’m in a hurry to get things done, Oh I rush and rush until life’s no fun, All I really gotta do is live and die, But I’m in a hurry and don’t know why.  I’m In A Hurry (And Don’t Know Why)  ~ Alabama When you’re young, you’re in a hurry to grow up.  When you grow up, you’re in a hurry to retire.  When you retire, you’re in a hurry to…do what you want, sit around, be left alone, read, sleep,…

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The Cure For Anxiety

The Cure For Anxiety

One morning while studying for an exam my son said, “I think I do have anxiety.  You know, anxiety and fear are a real thing.”  I replied, “Yes, they are a very real thing that can affect your mind and body. But you don’t have to live with it.  There is a solution.”  Believe it or not, there is a very real solution to anxiety and fear.   The definition of anxiety is a feeling of worry,…

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A Slap In The Face

A Slap In The Face

You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’  But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.  Matthew 5:38-39 When I read this scripture the word that immediately came to mind was forbearance.  The definition of forbearance is a refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt,…

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Virginia Sunset Spectacular

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Rise Up!

Sometimes we stumble and are able to catch ourselves and other times we fall flat on our face.  Sometimes we are quick to get up and other times we lay there unable to move.  Sometimes it hurts on the outside and other times the hurting is greater on the inside.  Sometimes we are unharmed and other times we are left bruised, bleeding or broken.  But no matter how minor or significant a fall may…

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Get Ready!

And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.  Matthew 21:22 The other day my daughter played hooky from summer camp so she could “rest” for a sleepover she had scheduled with a friend.  Apparently, swimming is a form of rest to her because it wasn’t long in the day before she was asking if we could go to the pool.  I told her my classic response of, “We’ll see.” So from there,…

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Sow Your Own Seed

Sow Your Own Seed

What is the kingdom of God like, and to what shall I compare it?  It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and threw into his own garden; and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air nested in its branches.  Luke 13:19 What stands out in this scripture is what the man did with the seed.  The man in this parable took the seed and threw it into his own garden.  He did not throw the…

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The Truth

The world will sell you convenience The world will sell you ease The world will sell you everything You think will bring you peace. But what the world doesn’t tell you I think you should know The world offers nothing You can take when you go. All your treasure in this world Will surely all remain When the Lord your God in heaven Decides to call your name. There will be no packing There will be no…

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The Joys of Pruning

The Joys of Pruning

Every spring I prune the flowering bushes at the front of my house.  Pruning promotes and encourages the plants natural growth and keeps them healthy.  Pruning is very beneficial for plants especially when done at the right time.  Yet despite knowing all the good things that come from it, when looking at the plants after the pruning has been done I always wonder if I may have cut back too much…

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The Joys of Motherhood

The Joys of Motherhood

  No-one ever warned me about how difficult it is to raise children.  It is one of the hardest things I have ever done but also the most rewarding.  But to be honest, it has not always been a joy.  There was a time when I hated motherhood and felt burdened by my responsibilities.  I was so bitter and resentful of my duties and circumstances that I was unable to see the beautiful wonder of their…

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Sight & Sound

I heard many things about the Sight & Sound theater but no one ever mentioned how exquisitely grand the building is.  I wondered what it would look like but I was not expecting to see the Taj Mahal!  Oh my goodness, the building is so beautiful!  The inside is also very well done and the show was amazing as I expected.  I would love to share more but I don’t want to ruin it for you! We had a…

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Lancaster County Coffee Roasters

Lancaster County Coffee Roasters

My very delicious Lancaster purchase! While in Lancaster, we stayed in a country inn that offered coffee each morning in the lobby.  While I am a lover of coffee, I am not especially fond of hotel coffee but I can usually doctor it up with enough cream to get me through until I find a breakfast or coffee shop.  So with very low expectations, I made my way to the lobby coffee bar and began to make…

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The Good Way?

My family recently had the opportunity to visit Lancaster, PA with my parents who generously gifted us tickets to tour an Amish replica farm and a showing of David at Sight & Sound.  Our trip was complete with a delicious meal at Katie’s Kitchen, a tour of the Amish country side and a overnight stay at a quaint family owned hotel.  I had never visited Lancaster before so I had no idea what to…