“Take courage! It is I.”

The tests kept coming. First a physical. “It feels like a cyst, but with your family history we’d better get an ultrasound to make sure.” Next an ultrasound given by a noncommittal technician. A biopsy followed, and one of the worst moments of my life: calling my mother with the news that it was positive. Then a diagnosis of stage…

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Encouragement

This past Tuesday I got up, took one child to school, went to the gym and ran 3 miles, came home and put in a load of laundry, cleaned the church for 3 hours, put in another load of laundry, cleaned our guest house for the visitors arriving that afternoon, mulched 2 flowerbeds, put in another load of laundry, made…

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Faithfulness

A few weeks ago I drove to church by way of Covered Bridge Road. Going over the bridge and past the mill, the sky was a brilliant fall blue, the gently rolling hills were soft green, and the corn was harvest brown. The whole quiet scene looked as I imagine it did 50, 60, or perhaps even 100 years ago.…

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Contentment

The Apostle Paul had a lot to say about many things, and depending on my mood and circumstances, I am encouraged or annoyed by this. “For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” “All things work together for good for those who love Him and who are called according to His purpose.” “In everything give thanks.” “I…

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Inheritance

Inheritance.  What does that word mean to you?  Perhaps you think of money, land, a house, or a special piece of furniture.  Or it could bring to mind eye color, the shape of your hands, a love of woodworking, or musical ability that runs in your family.  “You look just like your mom!”  or, “You have your grandfather’s love of…

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