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A Letter on Seven Blessings
photo by Samantha Gades Hello everyone, I am back posting after a hiatus. Our book has been “on hold” too, but we still hope to publish it. Today I am posting a letter I wrote several years ago sparked by an assignment in on of my college classes. It is about the Sheva Brachot, which…
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Watts Hymn
PSALM 89 L. M. The covenant made with Christ; or, The true David.151 For ever shall my song record The truth and mercy of the Lord; Mercy and truth for ever stand, Like heav’n, established by his hand. Thus to his Son he sware, and said, “With thee my cov’nant first is made; In thee…
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Hope That Lasts All Year?
photo by Cristina Gottardi Hello again readers, and Merry Christmas! Here’s a (relatively) brief article I wrote for a local event explaining what I believe Christmas really means. What about you? Well, it’s THAT time of year again: reindeer, hot chocolate, snow angels (or leaf angels, if you live in Georgia), and last-minute shopping. “Last…
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A Matter of Time (Part 1)
photo by Wes Hicks A sigh hangs heavy over the world A groan Shivers through river and valley and stone And when is the question inside When will the groom from the virgin’s womb Carry his bride across the threshold of time, Unweave and weave again the world that aches to be reborn That waits…
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Prodigal Us: A Homecoming Story
photo by Sabine Ojeil Note: this article is derived from a paper I wrote in one of my communications classes. I was assigned to evaluate the options and perspectives of characters in a parable. Be aware that, for the purpose of my assignment, I am making educated guesses about details that are not explicitly mentioned.…
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A Wedding Hymn
photo by Julia Solonina I Sing the Mighty Power of God. O God our Help in Ages Past. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross. These popular hymns penned by trailblazing English hymnwriter Isaac Watts (1674-1748) are still sung in many churches today. Although historians remember Watts as a pioneer of hymnody during an era when…
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Still in the Shadows
photo by Lucas Larsson Note: This article is derived from multiple writing attempts sparked by tragic shooting events earlier this year. War, anxiety, death, disease, and destruction. Innocence trampled and evil exalted. Recent world and U.S. headlines scream out loud what we already know inside: this world is not what it ought to be. Something…
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He Will Hold Me Fast: A Playlist by Emily
photo by Larry Ferriera Hello Dear Readers! Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Here’s another playlist I made – it’s adapted from one I arranged for the purpose of encouraging my parents through life’s challenges. I hope it encourages you too! https://safeshare.tv/playlists/242489# Disclaimer: As always, a song’s inclusion in this playlist does not constitute a blanket endorsement…
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Marriage and Family Advice {Free Sessions}
photo by Emily Winslow Cox Growing up, my family took a lot of road trips up, down, and around the East Coast. Which meant fried chicken, long stretches of trees, and listening to hours of audio dramas. A good number of our road trips involved Christian conferences where we gleaned wisdom from pastors and scientists…
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