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The Nature of God’s Presence.  By Melinda Skau. I have been reflecting deeply this week on the nature of God’s presence during our most painful seasons, especially after spending time with a dear friend who is navigating the […]

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Memorial Day and Remembrance.  By Rhonda Kamps. Memorial Day, a day set aside for us to reflect and remember, where we honor and mourn the brave men and women who have given their lives in military service to […]

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My Garden.  By Denise Dright. “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;     your works are wonderful,     I know that full well.”  ~ Psalm 139:14 To know who you are from the start: fearfully and wonderfully made! […]

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Trust the Good Shepherd. By Laura Carson.  “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” John 8:36 NKJV Living in a rural part of northern California is such a blessing for me. I am […]

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Talk With God About It!  By Melinda Skau. After Joshua and the people of Israel entered the Promised Land, nearby nations became afraid because they had seen how God was helping Israel win battles. One group, the Gibeonites, […]

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Taking Nothing for Granted.  By Sara Jellsey. A few weeks ago, Friday, February 13th, life came to an abrupt halt, and I waited in agony to hear my husband’s voice. There was a catastrophic event at his work, […]

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Holy Week Devotions:  Sunday Isaiah 53:5–6 But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. All we like […]

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Some of our sweetest blessings are wonderful memories from our childhood.  When God Smiled.  By Arlene Hendriks. When I was a child, going to church was as predictable as sunrise and as boring as Thursday night in a […]

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Restored by God: A Healing Journey.  By Silvia Kempton. There are moments in life when our hearts feel shattered beyond repair. Pain from relationships, loss, mistakes, and disappointments can leave us feeling as though restoration is impossible. Yet […]

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From Loser to Beloved.  By Arlene Hendriks. It’s a great privilege to be able to share God’s Amazing Grace with you all.  I come as one beggar telling other beggars where I’ve found bread. My early life was […]