Monthly Archives: October 2014

Hallowed Eve, Holy Night (Friday)

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Hallowed Eve, Holy Night (Thursday)

You find the time to shop for candy to give neighborhood children who come to your door on Halloween. How about a year-round gift that is better than candy? Find the time to pray for all the children you know:   (from Ephesians … Continue reading

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Holy Night (Wednesday)

All Saints Day–a solemn day of devotion to the departed faithful. All Hallows Eve, the night before All Saints Day. Let’s make it a holy time of prayer, devoted to the not-yet-departed faithful:   Ephesians 6:18 (NASB) With all prayer … Continue reading

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Holy Night (Tuesday)

 I read that some ancient cultures considered harvest time the end of their year. Thus the new year marked the start of a season of cold and dark. I wonder how they acknowledged their new year’s eve. Was it more … Continue reading

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Holy Night

It’s almost Halloween. The decorations are up, the candy is ready.     Be very afraid! Give me something good to eat Count me out The origins of Halloween are uncertain. It is likely rooted in the Celtic festival of … Continue reading

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Virus? (Friday)

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Virus? (Thursday)

  Viral people (especially among believers) get on my nerves–the people who live under a black cloud and drag others into their darkness.     Me: Here we go again, God. I’m so tired of the negativity and the drama. … Continue reading

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Virus? (Wednesday)

  Wisdom out of Russian Orthodox tradition:     “A man who is wrathful with us is a sick man; we must apply a plaster to his heart – love; we must treat him kindly, speak to him gently, lovingly. And if … Continue reading

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Virus? (Tuesday)

  The church is a clinic for hurting souls and spirits. We must welcome them into our fellowship and carefully care for them. But how do we minister to hurting people without being infected by what ails them?   Healthcare workers caring … Continue reading

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Virus?

  The Ebola virus dominated the news last week. What do you think?     Doesn’t affect me, I don’t care An ounce of prevention . . . Be afraid, be very afraid   Remember that you are spirit, soul … Continue reading

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