Staff Blog

EMBRACE LIFE

07/18/2023

Prepare to live in His Larger Story. Not surprised when suffering howls in the fray. The Larger Story climaxes with joy, With some tasty hors d’oeuvres along the way.   Accept the call of the Narrow Way Live to fight for a better love! Enjoy the privilege of putting Jesus on display In the way…

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Embrace Christ

07/18/2023

The point of the first four embraces? Leads all of me to His great graces!   “This treasure in earthen vessels, This treasure buried in the field, The oyster’s pearl of great price, All else is but rubbish.” I kneel.   God’s grand story, where I’m included… His Story to tell, His character to reflect,…

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The Junior’s Story

06/23/2023

Square Pegs, Round Holes   Outside, the party life A life of frivolity, But inside, the empty life Declining in quality.   “I have it all! What more Can I desire?” But convincing grew weaker; Surely no fortifier.   The Master met me That cold January night At a forest pond, the stars And a…

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Say no to Idolatry

06/20/2023

“Graven images” grow out of an idolatrous heart Israel created this image because they were scared. They didn’t trust God … They weren’t satisfied with Him, and felt like they needed something besides Him (or in addition) to, to protect them. Now, granted, they made an image that reflected God, but the whole thing was…

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BELOVED

05/18/2023

May 18, 2023 You must not despair When toward Me you don’t care. Are you still that surprised When your heart turns aside? You are prized; not chastised; Come to Me, My bride!! You matter to me More than failure, you’ll see! No matter your setbacks Sit down and relax. I still yearn to see…

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Words of Life

04/26/2023

I was thinking today, about some of my favorite promises from God’s Word.  Top 5 that struck me today: Philippians 4:6–7 (NIV) Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your…

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