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Why Carry the Load?

Yes, why carry the loads of life when Jesus invites us to bring them to Him? Jesus said in Matthew 11:28-30:  “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and ...

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Sitting At the Feet of Christ

I have only scattered memories of my grandfather, James. He died just months before my fourth birthday.  My favorite memory is when I would sit at his feet as he took an old pocket watch from the pocket of his trousers, holding it to my ear.  He would quiet my ...

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God Uses “Dirty Laundry”

Most of the backyards in our neighborhood had clotheslines. Some were made of rope, suspended by “T” shaped pieces of wood on either side, while others were sturdy wire lines with steel posts at either end, held in the earth by cement. There was also the occasional umbrella-shaped line where ...

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The Look of the Radiant

Children of God when they look to Him will never be put to shame. Their faces will be radiant with joy as God’s love shines on and through them. No matter what trials, battles or uphill struggles they face. Their faces shine with the glory of God. They have learned ...

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A Memory at Christmastide

The beginning of Christmastide is marked by the 24th of December; it marks the celebration of the Christmas season, and the birth of Christ.  When we were children, it marked an annual tradition that I treasure to this day.  Many of those who shared this Christmas memory have long since ...

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