Israel has experienced times of close relationship with God and times when they rebelled and strayed, leading to exile. God was steadfast in his love for them and merciful. For long ago in the days of David and Asaph there were directors of the singers, and there were songs of praise…
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The Wonder of Mary’s Experience
Each time I read the gospel of Luke, I see another detail in God's loving plan.
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Musing on Mary’s Response
There is a legend about the virgin Mary and the rosemary bush. Her life took many twists and turns.
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Book Reviews: Katharine, the Wright Sister and A Treasury of the World’s Great Spiritual Letters
I have been enjoying this historical novel and Best Regards, a treasury of letters by well known people of faith.
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A Special Flower and a Prayer
We have the blessings of nature around us and we have the prayers of faithful people in the Bible.
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David’s Prayer
I know, my God, that you test the heart and have pleasure in uprightness. In the uprightness of my heart I have freely offered all these things, and now I have seen your people, who are present here, offering freely and joyously to you. O LORD, the God of Abraham,…
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Prepared for the Unexpected
Are we prepared for the unexpected? We have the tools we need.
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The Midwife: Her Diary Inspires a Novel
Two books give insight into the practice of midwifery. Martha Ballard was a midwife in Maine in the late 1700s.
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My Sister’s Cat
Recently my husband and I made a trip to Upper Michigan with my sister and her cat. The cat traveled with us reluctantly. Oh, she settled down in the car when we were on our way. It was getting her into the car that was a problem. This cat is…
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When the Trees Sing
What if we became good listeners? We can learn and understand better.