Living Letters

Blessings, 
I confess:   I tend to be a perfectionist!   When writing these Letters of HOPE, I prayerfully edit and re-edit to try to make sure I say precisely what is to be said, using correct words and grammar, appropriate expressions, and accuracy in quotations.  I have to ask, “Is this right?  Should I take the time?  Should [...]

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God of the Valleys

Dear Friends, 
Have you ever taken off in a plane when it was raining from heavy clouds but, as the plane gained altitude, it broke into the sunlight, and you could look down on those dark, stormy clouds?  Or have you been in the mountains when the clouds lowered over the valleys making them seem dismal [...]

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Together for Good

Dear Friends, 
A statement in Romans 8:28 is one with which I’m sure we’re all familiar:  “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to them who are called according to His purpose.” 
A further thought has recently come to light.  We often tend to stop short of the last [...]

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Under His Wings

Dear Moms,  
This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and I want to pay tribute to all you wonderful Mothers who have taken on the most challenging of careers involving awesome responsibilities – but providing the greatest rewards of any other possible choice.  Whether your children are Treasured Toddlers, Twinkley ‘Tweens, Terrific Teens, or Awesome Adults who have [...]

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Treasure Boxes

Greetings, 
Some time ago, we received a lovely booklet telling again a story recorded in all four Gospels:  On this occasion, Jesus was in the town of Bethany, a guest in the home of a man by the name of Simon.  Martha, the sister of Lazarus, was serving the dinner.  While the men were reclining at [...]

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