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A New and True Reflection Of Christ

This original picture was taken in Bavaria, Germany. We have never been there.  I duplicated this with my camera from the cover of a Big Ben 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle box. After separating some pieces of the puzzle, I thought of … Continue reading

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Heavenly Overtones

Music is designed with a melody that runs throughout the whole piece.  Other parts add harmony.  The melody is the beginning, and the ending.  It is what holds the piece together.  Lose the melody or make it a monotone—the same … Continue reading

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The Words I Speak Most Often

The words I speak most often: “FATHER, HELP ME!”  ~  Isaiah 41:10 “FORGIVE ME, LORD.”    ~  Matthew 6:12 “THANK YOU, LORD!”   ~  Psalm 100:4 ~ because He promises to hear and answer; to be with me; and  show … Continue reading

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The Law of the Lord is Perfect

We do an email newsletter, Musical Notations, for our church congregation in which we include the songs that will be sung the next Lord’s Day.  We provide a download for a Song Sheet which includes the text for each of … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Day

Olivia’s Thanksgiving Greeting  ~  2007 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Last week as William was bagging our groceries he asked, “Are you getting ready for Thanksgiving Day?” When I answered, “Everyday is thanksgiving day!” he said, “I wish….” Not … Continue reading

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Little Kids Grow Up to be Big Kids ~ Goats

Jesus warns us that there will be a separation of the sheep from the goats. “And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats.” Matthew … Continue reading

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TODAY ~ A Deposit to My Account

TODAY is a portion of my inheritance~a small part of what God, my Father, has promised through His Son for eternity.  How I spend it proves where it came from. It is an allowance given to sustain me here in … Continue reading

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Celebration of a Life

(Stay with me—the best wine is reserved for last.) Our children and grandchildren came today to celebrate the birthday of our youngest child, our daughter, Lee. For more than forty years we have witnessed what God, our heavenly Father, has … Continue reading

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How Could They? (An Ode to the Reformation)

How could they give all?  How could they lay it down? Was it for crimes that they had done ~~~ or was it for a crown? How could they die, so firm and sure  ~~~ without a shade of doubt? … Continue reading

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And the Debate Goes On

The blind and the deaf will not be watching the Debate between the candidates. They have already made up their minds as to who they will vote for. The same is true of those who will not read or listen … Continue reading

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