Earlier today, I heard something that I rarely do in today’s world of “smart” gadgets, technology and electronics. I was in my living room with no gadgets running – no TV, phone, music, dishwasher…nothing – and all the sudden I realized how quiet the house was. Then suddenly I heard my wall clock ticking and…
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With St. Patrick’s Day celebrations this month, I’ve been thinking lately about how people say they are lucky. You hear the phrase “the luck of the Irish” and that finding four-leaf clovers give you luck. Well, I try my best not to say that I am lucky or unlucky, because for us Christians, we know…
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As I have spent much time over the last few weeks looking at patterns for quilts, patterns in fabric, patterns for sewing and even patterns for cutting, I have found such comfort and meaning in patterns. As you follow a pattern, you can see exactly how to do something in order to achieve the desired…
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“Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and He in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me” (KJV) The Bible says, “without faith it is impossible to please Him” (Hebrews…
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“Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee” (Psalm 143:8) What’s your morning routine? If you’re like many people, you awaken begrudgingly to an alarm clock, hit the snooze once…
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” And they remembered that God was their rock, and the high God their redeemer ” (Psalm 78:35). It seems so odd that we read this verse in scripture; understand that it is true yet we wait until the very last minute possible to put it into action. Regardless of how hard we try to…
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” But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: He is their strength in the time of trouble .” Psalm 37:39 For many people, the day that they accept Christ is a day that is more important than their birthday, more memorable than an anniversary. It is a day that marks the most important decision…
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It’s that time of year – Christmas is once again a year away, and it’s time for us to celebrate the new year! I know that many people think it makes no sense to make new year’s resolutions, but I always enjoy making them. Although probably the vast majority of the resolutions we create every…
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Are you going through a difficult time right now? Is there a problem in your life whose solution is elusive? I’m sure that for most of us, there exists something in our life that gives us stress, whether it is school, parents, children, finances, health, etc. It seems as if there is always something going…
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