Easter? What is that?
Jesus left them again and prayed the same prayer as before. When he returned to them again, he found them sleeping, for they couldn’t keep their eyes open. And they didn’t know what to say. Mark 14:38-39, NLT
Easter is quickly approaching! But do your friends and neighbors know what Easter is really about?
A recent Barna survey found...... >Read More
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Fresh Love
In those moments when you have a fresh appreciation for a friend; a surge of fresh love for someone dear; or a warming of your heart to someone new in your life… how do you express it?
Sometimes we give gifts, write a note, call or spend some extra time together. We find ways to say, “You are important to... >Read More
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No Going Back
Are you having difficulty letting go of the past? Come, talk to one of us.
Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30am EDT.
After many years away, I was visiting my hometown, Ocean Gate, New Jersey. For a long time I had wished I could go back - perhaps because of all... >Read More
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A Prayer for Easter
Is Easter just another day for you? Would you like someone to pray for you?
“The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.”
“In the same way, after supper He took the cup,... >Read More
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Do this in Remembrance
Are you too busy for God? Want to talk about it?
It was Easter weekend. Bob knew they wouldn’t likely get to church. The kids had sports and then they had to get to his mother’s for dinner. The mental check list went on. Bob knew they were too busy yet he did try to squeeze God in where... >Read More
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Trying to Earn God’s Favor
In these troublesome days, do you trust Jesus with the future? Would you like to talk with someone?
Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30am EDT.
As Easter comes and goes this year ask yourself some important questions. In these difficult days of uncertainty and change do you trust Jesus with all that...... >Read More
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Dogwood: Christ’s Sacrifice
Are you dealing with loneliness and grief in your life? We would love to talk with you.
In the spring the many dogwoods in my city bloom white and pink in all their glory. In the fall their leaves turn a gorgeous red. During the winter their red berries stand out brightly. I love dogwoods, and have eight of... >Read More
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