Tag Archives: nature

Remembering: The Value of Photo Albums by James R. Coggins

Posted on July 10, 2024 by jrcoggins

A while back, my wife and I sat down and went through our photo albums—fifteen of them, covering almost half a century. Several themes stood out. 1. Family. Of course. We have photos of our families of origin and the … Continue reading →

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Connected to Nature by James R. Coggins

Posted on April 24, 2024 by jrcoggins

People in Bible times had a much closer connection to nature than we do. With no electricity or lights, they could see the stars most nights. They traveled mostly on foot—and occasionally on animals—and were not insulated from weather as … Continue reading →

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Seeing God’s Design by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Nancy J. Farrier

I have been fascinated lately with looking for God and the evidence of Him in my everyday life. It’s hard to imagine His handiwork in the millipede I saw on my walk but it is there. (Similar to the one … Continue reading →

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No Other Gods: Asherah by James R. Coggins

Posted on September 13, 2022 by jrcoggins

Fourth in a series In the Ten Commandments, God (who identified Himself as Yahweh or “I am”) commanded the Israelites not to worship any gods but Him. Yet the Israelites were tempted to worship the gods of the peoples around … Continue reading →

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But I Hate Marketing by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 14, 2013 by juliearduini

When I talk with friends who don’t write for a living, their vision is that authors sit in cushy offices, munch on gourmet chocolates, write one draft of what will become a bestseller, and the book sells just like that. … Continue reading →

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Instagram Inspiration by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 6, 2013 by juliearduini

I’m one of those people that responds to visuals. When I lead a Bible study I often bring props or use a visually driven analogy. When my husband is trying to teach me something computer or financial related, I need … Continue reading →