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There are books that we deliberately seek out, and there are books that seem almost to find us. Family Prayers by Henry Thornton was one of those books for me. I discovered it five or six years ago, and it has remained a personal favorite ever since. Thornton’s prayers have that quality I so often […]

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Should I Even Be Writing This?

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I  have not published much here lately. That is not entirely unusual, as my writing has always tended to come in seasons. There have been times when I have written regularly and other times when weeks or months have passed while drafts remained unfinished, ideas accumulated in notebooks, and things I intended to return to […]

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God’s Hidden Arrangement

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I spent this past weekend assembling a detailed 3D book-nook puzzle, one of those miniature architectural scenes made of dozens upon dozens of tiny wooden pieces. Each piece had been precisely cut with notches so small they were nearly invisible, yet every one fit only in a single location. The instructions required an exact order. […]

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A Christ Centered Christmas

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Each year, “Merry Christmas” is spoken more cautiously, if it is spoken at all. In its place, “Happy Holidays” has become the safer greeting, offered under the banner of politeness, neutrality, and inclusiveness. Just last week, after wishing a gentleman “Merry Christmas” over the phone, he replied with a carefully neutral “Happy Holidays.” These exchanges […]

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Discovering the Writing Legacy of Susan Bogert Warner


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Susan Bogert Warner, born on July 11, 1819, in New York City. She remains a significant figure in 19th-century American literature. She is especially known for her novel The Wide, Wide World.  She initially wrote under the pseudonym “Elizabeth Wetherell” and became a pioneering female author at a time when the literary field was overwhelmingly […]

05/18/2024

‘God Winks’ or Divine Providence


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In recent years, a trend has emerged to refer to instances of God’s providence as “God winks.” This term, popularized by author Squire Rushnell in his book series, suggests that these are moments when God subtly reveals His presence and involvement in our lives, often through coincidental or chance events. While the term “God winks” […]

05/06/2024

The Four Pillar Virtues of Unity Ephesians 4:2


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Ephesians 4:2-3 – “with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” God is a God Peace One of God’s name’s in the bible is Jehovah-Shalom which means “Yahweh is peace.”  The Hebrew word “Shalom: means “peace” […]

01/25/2024

The Calling to Which We Have Been Called Ephesians 4:1


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 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called – Eph 4:1 What does it mean to “walk worthy of our calling to which we have been called?”  The Puritans would often differentiates between two specific types of callings: the […]

01/22/2024

The Experimental Knowledge of Christ


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Philippians 3:10 – “That I may know Him!” What is an experimental knowledge of Christ? In his sermon “Experimental Knowledge of Christ” Thomas Boston defines an experimental knowledge of Christ as an inner spiritual feeling that comes from hearing and believing about Christ and his truths. It leaves a mark on our souls when we […]

01/22/2024

Our Walk is Our Witness: Ephesians 4:1 Part 3


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Our lives are more than just a collection of events; they are stories, testimonies of how we’ve encountered Christ; how we have personally experienced his presence, his strength, his grace in our day to day lives, in the midst of our trials and our sufferings.  This understanding deeply influences our daily walk of faith.  Our […]

01/19/2024

Our Call to Preserve Unity: Ephesians 4:1 Part 2


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As we continue on in the second half of the book of Ephesians, we are faced with the challenge of taking the rich doctrinal truths we’ve explored in chapters 1-3 and applying them to our lives. The question arises: Where do we begin with the application of this profound theology? Lets explore the starting point […]

01/16/2024

Walking Worthy of His Calling: Ephesians 4:1 Part 1


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Back in May I started a Women’s Bible study group at our church on Monday evenings. It’s hybrid.  We meet at the church but we also have remote ability for friends out of state or members traveling or ourselves when the weather is bad.  I am thankful for today’s technology and the ability to gather […]

01/14/2024

The Holy War – The Timeless Battle Within


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John Bunyan’s “The Holy War” will remind you of this childhood tune. The Holy War is a profound allegory that illustrates the spiritual battle for the human soul.  The story centers around a little town called “Mansoul,” founded by the Sovereign King Shaddai, representing the human heart. This little town Mansoul is besieged by the […]

01/14/2024