Back to the Nest
Learn more about the Fruit of the Spirit with our life lesson on Galatians
"In the Lord I take refuge. How then can you say to me: "Flee like a bird to your mountain" (Psalms 11:1).
A tame "caged" bird, such as a parrot, needs a lot of love and attention. In our home, Bubba, is a source of entertainment... >Read More
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Christ,
forgiveness,
fruit of the spirit,
grief,
guilt,
Jesus,
Judith Junk,
parrot,
play station,
Refuge,
the Bread of Life
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Are You There?
Do you struggle with the darkness of depression and find yourself without hope? We are here. Talk to us.
“Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” (Psalm 10:1)
On a whim, I stopped at a fast food restaurant to get a cold drink while dashing about with my to-do list... >Read More
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anger,
David,
depression,
despair,
disturbing news,
doubts,
drive-through,
email,
fast food,
grief,
Julie Cosgrove,
restaurant,
trouble
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Feeling Grief
Grieving is a unique experience. It’s a process that is as individual as the people it affects. Oh yes, there are predictable stages … but the experience of loosing someone dear to you is truly a very personal journey.
Recently I said goodbye to my dear Dad. It’s hard to believe it was only a couple of months ago. I’ve processed... >Read More
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challenges & conflicts,
Culture,
death,
faith,
Family,
family issues,
Father,
gail rodgers,
grief,
hardship & suffering,
healthy marriage,
LIFE,
loss,
parent,
priorities,
spirituality
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Grace and Peace
Are you searching for a source of peace? We are here to listen.
Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EST.
“To God’s elect, strangers in the world…who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ...... >Read More
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blood,
calmness,
forgiveness,
grace,
grief,
harmony,
Jesus Christ,
pain,
peace,
serenity,
Suzanne Benner,
unmerited favor
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Just an Apple
Hurting from the pain of losing a child? We care and want to pray for you.
Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT.
“The right word at the right time is like a custom-made piece of jewelry” (Proverbs 25:11, The Message).
Only hours earlier we got the stark news that we... >Read More
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apple,
cancer,
cat,
doctors,
grief,
love,
Marilyn J. Ehle,
perfect gift
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A Pet Owner’s Greatest Fear
It hurt today as I said goodbye to Max. Our little dog would have turned 13 in a few days but he never made it. He was getting weaker and on Monday he was so sick that I stayed home from work with him and held him most of the day. I had to carry him as he had... >Read More
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death,
dog,
Family,
family member,
friend,
grief,
LIFE,
neal black,
pet,
Self
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Spiritual Harvest
If you are hurting from the pain of having lost a loved one, we care and want to pray for you.
This time of year always brings to mind the seasonal word ‘harvest.’ As nature goes through its seasons, so we do as Christians. As Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NKJV) says, “To everything there is a season, a time for every... >Read More
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dryness,
encouragement,
grief,
harvest,
healing,
husbandman,
joy,
love,
Lynn Mosher,
Master Husbandman,
nourishment,
peace,
seasonal,
seeds,
soil,
Spiritual Harvest
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