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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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Words for a Marriage by James R. Coggins

Posted on January 15, 2025 by jrcoggins

When my wife and I got married forty-six years ago, friends, family members, and church members gave us a wide variety of much needed gifts, helping us to get established as we set out to build a life and a … Continue reading →

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Anxieties by James R. Coggins

Posted on February 14, 2024 by jrcoggins

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7 NIV). This verse doesn’t seem to have received much attention in recent years. It was a favorite verse in a previous generation. In our house growing … Continue reading →

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The Wounds of Christ by James R. Coggins

Posted on July 19, 2023 by jrcoggins

A few years ago, my wife had major surgery. Fortunately, it was laparoscopic surgery. Rather than one massive incision, the surgeon made four small incisions an inch or two long to insert scopes and tubes into the interior of her … Continue reading →

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Love and Hate by James R. Coggins

Posted on May 10, 2023 by jrcoggins

I had read John 15 many times but never noticed the juxtaposition of a passage on love and a passage on hate. In John 15:9-17, Jesus commanded His followers repeatedly to “love each other as I have loved you.” In … Continue reading →

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Fruit That Will Last by James R. Coggins

Posted on April 26, 2023 by jrcoggins

The Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes can be seen as a long lament about the impermanence and transience of life on earth. Nothing seems to last, not wealth or fame or health or strength or position or governments or achievements … Continue reading →

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The Scent of Love by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Nancy J. Farrier

A few weeks ago, in church, a woman sat in front of us for the service. I’ve met this woman and she is very nice. However, she must be a heavy smoker. The smell of cigarette smoke clung to her … Continue reading →

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The Greatest of These by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Nancy J. Farrier

As I’m sitting down to write this post, I’m aware there was another mass shooting yesterday. It’s so heartbreaking. The loss of life. The loss of our safety. The loss of trust in anyone. In 2021 there were 692 mass … Continue reading →

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Growing in Love by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Nancy J. Farrier

Last week we traveled to California for a little vacation. We visited our daughters and their families and had a great time with out grandsons. The highlight of the trip, and the reason for the timing, was to be there … Continue reading →

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Loving a Neighbor by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Nancy J. Farrier

Have you ever had a neighbor or a person in your life that is tough to love? You know God doesn’t want you at odds with that person, but you can’t seem to find solid footing where you can interact … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Mother and Brothers by James R. Coggins

Posted on June 7, 2022 by jrcoggins

Mark 3:21 reports a strange thing in the life of Jesus: “When his family heard about this, they went to take charge of him, for they said, ‘He is out of his mind.’” When they heard about what? There are … Continue reading →

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The Love of God by Bridget A. Thomas

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Bridget

Can you believe it is already February? It seems like we just rang in the New Year, then we blinked, and here we are already one full month into 2022. (Okay so maybe January did feel a little long?!) Anyway, … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of Christmas by Bridget A. Thomas

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Bridget

At my place of employment around Christmas, we collect non-perishable food, toiletries, stationary, and things of that nature for the elderly in the community. My heart always goes out to the elderly and I like to help them. Perhaps it … Continue reading →

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Without Christ by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 8, 2021 by juliearduini

I was enjoying some quiet time reflecting on Christmas when a thought came to mind: what if Christ wasn’t our story? What if He didn’t exist? What if the devil had free reign without end? Years ago I remember reading … Continue reading →

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A Momentary Discomfort by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Nancy J. Farrier

A few weeks ago, my husband had an outpatient medical procedure done at a hospital. It was nothing serious, a simple health checkup that requires a few hours.  As I waited for him in the quiet hospital waiting room, a … Continue reading →

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