Tag Archives: salvation

Misplaced Confidence by James R. Coggins

In Philippians 3:1-11, the apostle Paul was warning the early Christians about relying on circumcision and following other Jewish rituals and obeying other laws and rules. He described his own life, saying, “If someone else thinks they have reasons to … Continue reading

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Good Friday Reflections by Julie Arduini

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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Boundaries by Julie Arduini

This isn’t a political post per se, but a visual on what life looks like when we move or obliterate our borders. What got me thinking on this was the open border policy. I read how many unaccompanied alien children, … Continue reading

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Wedding Thoughts by Nancy J. Farrier

June is traditionally one of the most popular months for weddings. Summer is here. Kids are out of school. And people want to celebrate something after a long winter and the storms of spring. Weddings can be elaborate or simple. … Continue reading

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Without Christ by Julie Arduini

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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Hydrangea Evangelism by Julie Arduini

This has been the best summer for my flowers yet. My roses bloomed for a straight month, and I see round two is coming up. I’ve had roses bloom as late as November before. The one showcase has been the … Continue reading

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God’s Love Letter by Nancy J. Farrier

Ah, February, the month of love, when we are reminded to reach out to one another with love and kindness. I wrote a blog post this week about historical love letters. You can find that post here. Those letters got … Continue reading

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The Christmas Griddle and You by Julie Arduini

It is my joy and honor to be on rotation this Christmas Day. Whether you read this before dawn thanks to children up early, or after the traditional ham or turkey dinner, my prayer is your heart is full as … Continue reading

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Burned Lawns by Julie Arduini

Of all the weather events happening across the country, I know higher than usual temps and a sudden stop to rain isn’t a big deal. However, across northeast Ohio, autumn weather has looked more like summer. In September, there were … Continue reading

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Coffee Filters and Generic Markers by Julie Arduini

Last month I participated in our church’s women’s conference. Our keynote speaker, Dawnita Istre, was anointed and full of spunk. The worship team did an amazing job. The vendors shared their hearts for causes like A21 campaign and the Pregnancy … Continue reading

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Lessons from Aurora and other Tragedies by Julie Arduini

I loved Vicki’s post and on my own personal blog I shared how drawn I am to the stories coming out of Aurora. Maybe it’s my mama’s heart or the nose for news I’ve had since I was a child. … Continue reading

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The Indescribable Gift of Love by Sarah Goebel

Wow! It’s amazing that the year has passed by so quickly. Christmas 2011 is only six days away! I love the season as it opens the opportunity for us to so easily share the good news of Christ. Just think … Continue reading

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