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Syrian Evil Meant for Good

When persecution drove believers out of their familiar territory, the early Christian Church spread in new directions. I wonder: will Christianity spread as Syrian Christians make their way into unfamiliar territory?   Using evil for good purposes–it’s such a God-thing. Genesis … Continue reading

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Rebuilding Syria’s Walls

I see parallels between my Foundation Studies on Nehemiah (see Rebuilding the Walls) and the situation in Syria. Will the dispersed Syrians return to their homeland? Will God raise up a Nehemiah rebuild their infrastructure?   Your will be done in … Continue reading

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Refugees on the Run

  Decades past, Hubby and I were houseparents at a home for wayward boys. Sometimes a child would run off. When that happened, we tried to discern whether he was   Running away Running to A boy running away could be anywhere. … Continue reading

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More Innocent Victims

  The terrorists shot innocent victims in a theater. And their deeds cast aspersions on all Syrian refugees, creating even more innocent victims.    1 Peter 5:8-9 (ESV) Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring … Continue reading

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God’s Gates

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Time After Its Own Kind

Genesis 1:11, 14 (NASB)  Then God said, “Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, fruit trees on the earth bearing fruit after their kind . . . Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate … Continue reading

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My Tale of Two Houses

An internet writer friend, Norma Brumbaugh, asked me to write a guest post for her website. Norma is an interesting soul. She’s the only walnut farmer I know. She also teaches, speaks and writes–as God leads.  Read more about her … Continue reading

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More than Manna

  Saturday I made squash & apple soup and pumpkin dessert. The food tasted good and smelled even better. What are your favorite scents of fall?   Apple cider Pumpkin pie Soup simmering on the back of the stove All of it! … Continue reading

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Pray Early, Pray Often

    Nehemiah, man of the week for this website:    He got bad news, and he prayed. He saw an opportunity, and he prayed. He met resistance, and he prayed. Are you seeing a theme here? 1 Thessalonians 5:17 … Continue reading

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Rebuilding the Walls, Restoring the Boundaries

  I posted the first lesson of a new Foundation Study. It’s based on the book of Nehemiah. I am enthralled with the symbolism in Scripture, and Nehemiah is as symbolic as it is historic. I hope you share my … Continue reading

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