During November, our family often made an acrostic using the word thanksgiving. We'd list things we were thankful for, using words beginning with each letter. When our children became teenagers, words like telephone, summer, and ice cream topped the list. Now with grown children, I exchange a thanksgiving list with my pen pal each year. But...... >Read More

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"I look forward to the holidays - and I dread them at the same time," said my friend Peg over a cup of tea. "November and December are usually a big blur. Thanksgiving comes and goes and then it's time to prepare for Christmas. Next thing I know it's the New Year. I look back and I can hardly... >Read More

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One of the greatest things we can be thankful for is God's love for us. No matter what situation we may be in, the Lord has a special way of touching us with His hand of peace and grace that comforts us in all our troubles. He knew exactly what the Baumann family needed as they grieved the loss... >Read More

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Are you facing a challenging day today? Our mentors are here if you’d like someone to talk to. “For those who are LED by the Spirit of God are the children of God” (Romans?8:14). Think about your past week for just a moment. What has been leading you through your days? •    Are you being led astray in your faith by the... >Read More

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Are you hurting from having been misunderstood? We want to pray for you. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EST. “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another" (John 13:35). In those moments when you have a fresh appreciation for a friend; a surge... >Read More

Tags: anxiety, complaining, criticizing, february, friend, gail rodgers, Jesus, judging, love, peace, selfishness, thankful, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day

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Not everyone will have a happy Thanksgiving…especially this year. Many are out of work, have issues relating to health, children and family. Some are mourning a loved one, others are facing the holiday season as a divorcee for the first time. What happens to thanksgiving and praise when peace disintegrates into chaos? How do you praise God when...... >Read More

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Not everyone will have a happy Thanksgiving…especially this year. Many are out of work, have issues relating to health, children and family.  Some are mourning a loved one, others are facing the holiday season as a divorcee for the first time.  What happens to thanksgiving and praise when peace disintegrates into chaos? I’ve been through...... >Read More

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