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Smiling a Lot by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Nancy J. Farrier

My two young grandsons (ages 6 and 9) stayed with us for several days after Christmas. We played games and took walks. And, on Sunday, we took them to church with us where they loved the Sunday School program. After … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Discovery by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Nancy J. Farrier

Last week we went to our youngest grandson’s first birthday. The party was held at a park and the kids loved that. There was shade and the weather was perfect. The kids could run and play and they had a … Continue reading →

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The Lines by James R. Coggins

Posted on May 8, 2024 by jrcoggins

I remember reading Psalm 16 many years ago, probably in the King James Version, and wondering what the phrase meant that “the lines” had fallen to the psalmist “in pleasant places” (Psalm 16:6). What lies behind this phrase is some … Continue reading →

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Pure Joy by Bridget A. Thomas

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Bridget

I was recently reading some familiar verses found in James 1:2-4 where the Bible tells us to “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your … Continue reading →

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Why Am I Struggling So Much? by Bridget A. Thomas

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Bridget

What is wrong with me? I asked myself this question recently. I was feeling irritated, frustrated, depressed, and angry. On the surface, there seemed to be no good reason for the turmoil of emotions. It went on for days and I … Continue reading →

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A Pain in the Elbow by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Nancy J. Farrier

A few weeks ago, my naturopath asked me to start doing some resistance training for the upper body. I do a lot of walking and hiking but not much to strengthen my arms. I bought some five-pound weights, looked up … Continue reading →

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Climbing the Tallest Mountain by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Nancy J. Farrier

A few weeks ago, my daughter and two grandsons came for a visit. The boys, ages two and five, accompanied us to the park or on short walks, but one day I took our five-year-old grandson, Jimmy, on a longer … Continue reading →

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An Advent Life by Bridget A. Thomas

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Bridget

The advent season is a special time of the year. The world around us seems to take on a new excitement as we anticipate Christmas day. We reflect on the first Christmas, over two thousand years ago, when the world … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving by Bridget A. Thomas

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Bridget

Today is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. I am honored to be on the schedule today to share this wonderful day with you. In honor of this holiday, today I want to focus on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 which says, … Continue reading →

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From Thankfulness to Joy by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Nancy J. Farrier

  Here we are starting a whole new year. A year full or expectation and hope. A time when some choose to make resolutions and often break them before the end of the first week. That used to be me. … Continue reading →

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Tracking the Star of Bethlehem

Posted on December 22, 2018 by writinginoverdrive

Opinion by Jim Denney Last week, I wrote about J. R. R. Tolkien’s belief that the Birth of Christ is the great unexpected “plot twist” in human history, when our story turns from tragedy to triumph, from darkness to light. … Continue reading →

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A Day to Rejoice by Tara Randel

Posted on April 2, 2018 by tararandel

  Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went out to visit the tomb. Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled … Continue reading →

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What Kind of Faith Are We Proclaiming?

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Jennifer Slattery

Scripture tells us we are God’s image bearers–that the world will catch a glimpse of who He is through us. So, what kind of God are we revealing? What kind of faith are we proclaiming? Do our words and actions … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas from Tara Randel

Posted on December 24, 2015 by tararandel

To all of the wonderful readers of Christians Read, here is wishing you a blessed Christmas. May the wonder of Christ’s birth bring you, and your family, great joy and peace this holiday season. Also, have a safe and happy … Continue reading →

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A Vacancy for Joy by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on June 5, 2015 by kristenheitzmann

Recently a friend sent me this quote that has resonated on different levels. “I want my life to be an inviting guest room, where joy can walk in and stay awhile.” Ashley Wiersma She sent it because my house has been a fairly … Continue reading →

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