Monthly Archives: January 2023

What are you hoping for?

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Author Mary Alford

A new year always has me stepping into it with a little apprehension. While its exciting to think about what lies ahead, it’s also a little scary. Though 2023 is now in day 10, and is no longer a blank … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten by Tara Randel

Posted on January 9, 2023 by tararandel

This is the time of year when folks decide whether or not to come up with new year’s resolutions. They come with good intentions, but honestly, we can start eating healthy, exercising, reading more, or getting into a Bible study … Continue reading →

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Shift by Julie Arduini

Posted on January 6, 2023 by juliearduini

I have a prayer partner and dear friend who was living a comfortable life with her family in October. A week or so later her husband received a job opportunity that was obvious it was something they needed to pursue. … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year by Vicki Hinze

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Vicki Hinze

Welcome 2023! A new year affords us opportunities. Ones to shake off the remnants of a hard year. Ones to seek solutions rather than focus on problems or challenges. Ones to seek those windows now open that once had been … Continue reading →

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The Name of God by James R. Coggins

Posted on January 4, 2023 by jrcoggins

When we think of praising the name of God, we often think of doing this verbally, as in the psalms, which were the Old Testament worship songs: “I will declare your name to my people; in the assembly I will … Continue reading →

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Fresh Starts by Peggy Webb

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Vicki Hinze

A New Dawn climber on the rose arbor in my front yard. “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity.” –Ephesians 5:15 Change has always been hard for me. Some … Continue reading →

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The Beginning by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Nancy J. Farrier

On dark nights, walking outside can be a challenge without any light. Even though you’ve crossed your yard hundreds of times and know where every divot or bush or plant is, the darkness makes it seem like a new landscape, … Continue reading →

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