Category: Christianity in America
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Now I get it!
When I would read the Bible passage about leaving the weeds in the field with the good grain, I have to admit that I kind of wondered about it. The explanation given is that if the weeds are pulled up, the wheat amongst which the weeds are growing may also be uprooted. (See the Bible…
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The God of All Comfort
It has been a challenging year of helping relatives with health difficulties ranging from pre-cancer to debilitating mental health challenges. Through it all God has provided friends, family and strangers to bring wisdom and comfort to each situation. When a relative was diagnosed with a stage 3 pre-cancerous mole, no one in my family was…
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Keep praying!
Things might not always go the way you were hoping, but you will be closely connected to the One who can help you through the disappointment and give you the strength to carry on. However, there are many times He does answer when we take the time to ask something that we perceive to be…
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Butker’s kick
While telling young women who just graduated with a college degree that they are going to enjoy being a wife and mother more, may be poor timing – I can’t disagree with Harrison Butker. I loved my time at Medtronic, using my undergraduate degree to bring physical healing to many. I would be honored to…
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She has good bones
A young friend of mine was recently bemoaning her high cheekbones and full cheeks. She felt like they made her look the dreaded, three-lettered f-word, which shall remain unnamed! They most definitely don’t! However, my friend also shared that her mom, who is my age, said that my friend will be very thankful for those…