Tag Archives: Jesus

Grave Clothes by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Nancy J. Farrier

My ten-year-old grandson called me, wanting to talk. While we were chatting, I asked him about church and what he’d learned. “Nana, we studied Lazarus. You remember that story?” Of course, I said I did after he gave a me … Continue reading →

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Pruning Hurts!

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Ann Malley

The Wisdom of Seasons: Letting God Work, Even in the Mess The seasons are changing again. You can feel it in the wind—or lack thereof. This week’s forecast is for hot weather, after a spate of balmy breezes that led … Continue reading →

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Honoring the Brave: A Memorial Day Reflection for Believers

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Author Mary Alford

Even though Memorial Day has past, let our hearts still turn toward the countless men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. It’s a solemn time of the year, steeped in reverence, gratitude, and reflection—a chance to … Continue reading →

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A Response to Frustration by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Nancy J. Farrier

Last Saturday, my husband and I were on our way to a fundraising gala supporting my favorite ministry, when we noticed a funny sound from our car. Thinking we’d picked up a plastic bag, my husband pulled over only to … Continue reading →

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The Shaking by Julie Arduini

Posted on July 5, 2024 by juliearduini

Every so often across social media I would use an image like this and ask if anyone had any prayer needs. I noted I would be happy to pray. I probably did this for years, my guess between 2016 and … Continue reading →

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Good Friday Reflections by Julie Arduini

Posted on March 29, 2024 by juliearduini

It only makes sense if P.T. Bradley so beautifully wrote about Maundy Thursday, I should share my thoughts on Good Friday. I have a few thoughts, and one starts right from my birth. I was born on Good Friday, with … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom Mindset by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 2, 2024 by juliearduini

My bio across social media reads “Kingdom Minded.” To me, that says more than I’m a follower of Christ, a believer, or even a Jesus freak. As my prayer life intensifies, I see how important a Kingdom Mindset is. A … Continue reading →

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Santa Jesus by James R. Coggins

Posted on December 13, 2023 by jrcoggins

He asked Santa Claus for a puppy. When he didn’t get it, he stopped believing in Santa Claus. She prayed for a bicycle. When she didn’t get it, she stopped believing in God. When the church encourages non-Christians to believe … Continue reading →

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Strays by James R. Coggins

Posted on November 15, 2023 by jrcoggins

I will not name her, but she is a woman I know well. For most of her life, she has been picking up strays. Not cats. She’s allergic to them. People. The kid in school who had no other friends. … Continue reading →

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Facing Opposition by James R. Coggins

Posted on November 8, 2023 by jrcoggins

Reading Hebrews 12 recently, I was struck by one verse: “Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart” (verse 3, NIV). Writing to Christians facing persecution in the Roman Empire, … Continue reading →

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Jesus and Angels by James R. Coggins

Posted on August 30, 2023 by jrcoggins

Hebrews 1:1-2:4 is another Bible passage where our preconceived ideas have limited our understanding. Hebrews 1 starts by saying, “In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has … Continue reading →

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Who Is Jesus? by James R. Coggins

Posted on August 16, 2023 by jrcoggins

What do we think of when we hear the name “Jesus”? How do we picture Him? The baby in the manger in Bethlehem? The rabbi walking the streets of Galilee and Judea, preaching good news and healing people? Hebrews 1:1-4 … Continue reading →