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10 Jan

Dreams, Drama and Determination

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Affirmation
Until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character. – Psalm 105:19 NLT Apparently, God values our character development as much as He values our dream fulfillment. For us, dreaming is the easy part. For Joseph, it meant an epic elevation. As glorious as that seems,...
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03 Jan

Have You Said So Long to Sidetracked?

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Sidetracked or Sincere?
Happy New Year! It’s the annual announcement of a fresh start. But as we say hello to 2018, previous years may still have a few things to say. Hence, the New Year offers a new timeframe to tackle the unresolved. It’s the opportunity to make this year the year. Our...
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20 Dec

Looking at a Stable Situation – Part 4

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Affirmation
Welcome to our last week of the “Looking at a Stable Situation” series. This journey of personal reflection is appropriate all year-long, but especially at Christmas. For the Scriptures clearly state that the Messiah will be born of the royal line of David, in Bethlehem, the village where King David...
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13 Dec

Looking at a Stable Situation – Part 3

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The Light of Christmas Series
My weekly news feed contains the frantically familiar. Another celebrity or politician sits in the hot seat of moral failure. Another world leader seeks to bully the rest of the world. Another heartbroken family struggles to rebuild their lives without a loved one. It’s a tragic version of here we...
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29 Nov

Looking at a Stable Situation

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A Season of Waiting,  In Difficult Times
From the moment our warmth in the womb is disrupted to our last glimpse of this globe, we desire stability. At least, I do. Because life can tumble towards the unexpected. Most of my days are couched in routine, but unpredictability is in the air. The wonder of the 24-hour...
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22 Nov

A Different Kind of Thankful Feast

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Prayer Life
My Thanksgiving plans are different this year. My brother’s recent surgery and other family members’ schedules placed our usual gathering on pause until Christmas. We’ve adjusted to our new plan and we’re still counting our blessings. I’ll prepare a meal for the few who will gather at my home. But...
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