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“God …through us, spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Christ.” (2 Corinthians 2:14) The smell of Christmas turkey baking in the oven permeated every corner of the house. Walking in from outside the fragrance was welcoming. The smell alone created an appetite and an expectation. Did you know that you permeate the circle you... >Full Story

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Advent Week 2: The Candle of Joy

Keep learning! Take the second lesson in our advent series: Emmanuel, God with us. “For unto us a child is born ...and He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”  (Isaiah 9:6 & 7) As I re-juggled my “to do” list of Christmas preparations my thoughts bounced around the changes that...... >Read More



Advent Week 1: The Candle of Hope

Dig deeper into the story of Christmas with the first of our advent life lessons - The Journey to Bethlehem. “May the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace, as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”  (Romans 15:13) Christmas is coming!  There are loved ones to... >Read More



Give it Away

Rediscover the fruit of the spirit with our life lesson series in Galatians.   “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, self control, gentleness, goodness and faith.” (Galatians 5:22) It was my daughter’s idea. She told me she had been thinking about the Advent devotions and how to prepare her...... >Read More



Prepare

Advent Journeys – Prepare your heart for this Christmas season "A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD ; make straight in the desert a highway for our God."" (Isaiah 40:2-4) Prepare - that word seems to keep creeping into my day more and more this time of year. Commercials begin to air on radio... >Read More



Advent Week Two

Are you struggling with anxiety? The ring was a very special Christmas gift! They knew how much it would mean to her. It signified she belonged to the organization. As she wore it she was aware of all it represented and of who it said she was. With it she was more conscious of how she acted. As a follower of... >Read More



The Care-Taker

Struggling in your marriage? Talk to a mentor. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EST. “Cast all your anxiety on Him because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). It sounds so easy, doesn’t it? And yet…I pray for God to provide financially for my mounting school debt, but my heart flips when...... >Read More



Advent Week One

Is Christmas time a time when days are filled with loneliness? Talk to us. The Candle of HOPE – preparing our heart for Christmas Christmas is coming!  Loved ones to see, gifts to give, baking to share. We prepare our homes for the celebration. Yet even more important than this outward preparation is the preparation of our heart. The Advent...... >Read More


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