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A Good Reason for Thanks

Those who've seen Jean Louis Gerome Ferris' painting commemorating the first Thanksgiving are likely to be misled by the artist's rendering. The idyllic scene belies the reality that life-threatening challenges faces the Pilgrims daily.  Even before their journey across the ocean began, travel guides to the New World cautioned, "First, make thy... >Full Story

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A Handicap is a State of Mind

Do you know some handicapped persons who amaze you by their positive attitudes? I do. After a 29-year record of traffic safety, a Pennsylvania man had his driver's license revoked because he had no arms.  After it was brought to the governor's attention, however, the State Motor Vehicle Department was ordered to reconsider the decision and allow...... >Read More



Waiting for the Sunrise

Have you ever had to wait for something you really wanted? I think most of us would answer “yes!” There are times in our lives when we find ourselves in a holding pattern.  Everything is in place, the timing is perfect and yet God seems to say “not yet”.   One such time for me was when my husband and... >Read More



One Link in a Chain

"For you must teach others those things you and many others have heard me speak about. Teach trustworthy men (people), who will, in turn, pass them on to others" (2 Timothy 2:2). One of my neighbours invited me to her craft sale. I decided to go so that I could meet more of my neighbours and I am very glad... >Read More



Guilt

I purchased an expensive picture for our bedroom. I had been looking for one since we moved into the house six years ago and finally found the perfect one. At least, so I thought at the time of the purchase. There was a catch, the sale was final, I could not return it if I didn’t like it. To my... >Read More



Safe Place

“But I have stilled and quieted my heart.” (Psalm 131:2a) Our daughter once had a beautiful white cat – a house cat. When the children were young I never allowed cats in the house. We lived on a farm and dogs and cats were outside animals as far as I was concerned.  But as I grew older and mellowed, a... >Read More



When Life Isn't Fair

"The one who calls you is faithful and He will do it. 1Thessolonians 5:24 "I was overlooked for the leadership position again. Someone much less qualified than me was chosen." she wrote. She was committed and qualified, but overlooked again and again. It was not right. She asked me, "is this the norm for most ministries? This is not the first...... >Read More



Who Took Your Place?

One day, a man went to visit a church. He got there early, parked his car, and got out. Another car pulled up near and the driver got out and said, "I always park there! You took my place!" The visitor went inside for Sunday School, found an empty seat and sat down. A young lady from the church approached... >Read More


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