All Things New

Year after year the celebrations abound. From intimate home gatherings to masses of humanity in Time Square and other places around the world, the New Year is ushered in with joyful anticipation and the magic hinges on the clock. Champagne bottles pop, streamers flow and kisses confirm its arrival. So what is it that we […]

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The King in a Manger

There is a neighborhood not too far from where I live that speaks to my heart on many levels. It’s a study of contrasts ~ a mixture of residential and commercial properties whose history allowed them to grow together. On a single street, homes range from stunning architectural design to humble one-bedroom abodes, each revealing […]

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A Humble Offering

It was an object that held no value in the marketplace, but it became a treasure in my home. Year after year, I set the porcelain angel on display; a delicate figurine that had been wonderfully crafted. The artist sculpted the angel in a kneeling position; head bowed and hands cupped around a bowl that […]

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The Promise of Hope

The Bible is filled with glorious promises.  The more time we spend in the living and active pages of God’s Word, the more we discover the assurance that His purposes will unfold just as He said. That’s real comfort when life hurts and great encouragement in a world filled with chaos and confusion. But to […]

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Yea, Though I Walk

The 23rd Psalm is probably the best known and most quoted of all the Psalms because it speaks words of comfort in our sorrows: “Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me. Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me.” I used […]

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