Monthly Archives: March 2013

Today Only Special Sale: James L. Rubart’s SOUL’S GATE

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Vicki Hinze

ABOUT THE BOOK “Every now and then we get a break from reality. A glimpse into the other world that is more real than the reality we live in 99 percent of our days. The Bible is about a world … Continue reading →

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Don’t Think About the Cross this Easter by James L. Rubart

Posted on March 30, 2013 by James L. Rubart

The cross has not only become the symbol for Easter, it’s become the symbol for all of Christianity. The reason I say “become” is because it hasn’t always been that way. For the early Christians, the symbol of Christianity was … Continue reading →

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Who, me? Deny Christ? Never!

Posted on March 29, 2013 by yvon63

Last night I went to a Maundy Thursday supper at church where we were reminded of the events taking place before Jesus’ crucifixion. I remembered my visit to Israel. I walked down into the same prison where Jesus was taken … Continue reading →

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Happy To Be Here by Tara Randel

Posted on March 28, 2013 by tararandel

Hello! My name is Tara Randel and I’m excited about posting here at Christians Read. I’ve been writing for what seems like forever, but published since 2000. It’s been a long process, a lot of ups and downs along the … Continue reading →

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Passion Play’s Supporting Characters by Julie Arduini

Posted on March 27, 2013 by juliearduini

Each year our church shares the greatest story ever told with a Passion Play. It’s a Broadway-like production with as many as 100 in the cast that also features an ensemble and live animals. The actors are lay people with … Continue reading →

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Community by Hannah Alexander

Posted on March 26, 2013 by alexanderhodde

What a life! I grew up in California, where freeways were already prevalent, crowds were the norm, and traffic in our valley north of LA was already bumper-to-bumper. Yes, I grew up as a valley girl. My father, however, always … Continue reading →

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Soul Food and the Heart-Weary Christian by Vicki Hinze

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Vicki Hinze

It’s Holy Week. Almost Easter. A revered time for people of faith. The most revered time for Christians. Today, I need to chat. That’s right, to chat. I need to talk with like-minded people—people who believe. My … Continue reading →

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Tolkien Reading Day

Posted on March 25, 2013 by alandkathi66

As I often do, I got up this morning and checked to see what sort of celebration I could come up with for today—you know, National Toenail Day, International Bad Hair Day, etc. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life

Posted on March 21, 2013 by bethrachg

Of a writer. It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. That’s a line from one of my favorite classic novels. Raise your hand if you can’t remember which one. Or Google it. (I love saying … Continue reading →

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Easter’s Coming! Time for a worldview check. Posted by Maureen Lang

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Maureen Lang

Of all the holidays, Easter is probably the most important to me. I love Christmas, too, but the older I get the more work and preparation that day demands. Easter, on the other hand, beyond the bunnies and eggs and … Continue reading →

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The Verdict’s In On My Kindle and it Ain’t Good by James L. Rubart

Posted on March 19, 2013 by James L. Rubart

I just got a Kindle and I’m not sold on it. Am I too old? Maybe that’s the problem. But I don’t think so. I love technology. The other day a friend was selling their Kindle (an older version) very … Continue reading →

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Create a New Story Line for Your Life by Sarah Goebel

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Sarah Goebel

Did you know that if you are tired of the story you have been living, you have it within your power to create a new one? It’s true. You can create a new money story, relationship story, career story, wellness … Continue reading →

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Daniel 11:32b – Those who know their God shall be strong and do mighty exploits

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Sarah Goebel

For many after they become a Christian, they are interested in searching out answers concerning the circumstances of their lives or to find the healing they need due to wounds received along their life journey. For me, my priority was to know … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Character by Julie Arduini

Posted on March 13, 2013 by juliearduini

I admit it, I watch Dallas. I know it’s a soap opera and is a stark contrast to my Bible Series post last week. I watch because right or wrong, the show brings back happy family memories. We had our … Continue reading →

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Learning From Experience by Hannah Alexander

Posted on March 12, 2013 by alexanderhodde

Have you ever made an awkward move and tripped? Most folks do. Have you ever spaced out and found yourself unintentionally running a stop sign or a traffic signal? I have a friend who once glanced down at her cell … Continue reading →