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.
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When We Pray
According to the gospel of Luke, Jesus said we should always pray and not lose heart
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From the River to the Sea
Israel is in the news and I pay attention with concern. I pray for their leadership. I remember what the Bible tells us about Israel. The book of Deuteronomy records a promise to the people. Every place on which the sole of your foot treads shall be yours. Your territory…
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The Choice
Years ago, a young woman, a friend of my daughter, became pregnant out of wedlock. It was a tumultuous time in her life. With the support of friends she chose life, and we had a shower for her at our home. This woman’s daughter is now a teenager. Another unmarried…
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Life with God: Book Review
Today’s prompt for Five Minute Friday is: PRESERVE. As I looked through the Psalms I found this verse with a beautiful promise. As for you, O LORD, you will not restrainyour mercy from me;your steadfast love and your faithfulness willever preserve me! Psalm 40:11 The current news cycle can stir up…