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Out of the mouths of babes…

In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father, for … Continue reading

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Giving blood

“Let us thank the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It was through His loving-kindness that we were born again to a new life and have a hope that never dies. This hope is ours because Jesus was … Continue reading

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Spiritual “baby tickers”

“They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, along with everyone in your household.” Acts 16:31 NLT A few weeks ago, I found out my daughter was pregnant with her eighth child. Through the wonders of technology, … Continue reading

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Blue Ribbon Babe

“Follow the pattern of true teachings that you heard from me in faith and love, which are in Christ Jesus.  Protect the truth that you were given; protect it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.”        … Continue reading

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Masterpiece

“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”        Ephesians 2:10 NLT I have a confession to make – I’m a scrapbooking tool … Continue reading

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Adopted

None of us can choose who our parents will be. But  what a blessing it is that parents can choose their children! Whether the child is planned for and loved from the time they’re conceived or actually chosen by the parents through … Continue reading

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Drawing in the dark

“But if we live in the light in the same way as he is in the light, we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from every sin.”        1 John 1:7 CEB Here … Continue reading

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Grandma’s brag book

“It’s news I’m most proud to proclaim, this extraordinary Message of God’s powerful plan to rescue everyone who trusts him, starting with Jews and then right on to everyone else! God’s way of putting people right shows up in the … Continue reading

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Work in progress

“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.”        Philippians 1:6 NLT Do you always finish what you start? I … Continue reading

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Peek-a-boo

“In heaven and on earth. There are no secret places where you can hide from me.”        Jeremiah 23:24 CEV “Peek-a-boo!” The infant giggle of my eight-month-old granddaughter, Lily, melts my heart and I play the hiding game again. Popping just out … Continue reading

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