Encouraging Words

By Beth | February 7, 2014

  Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29   When my kids were very young and my husband had been travelling a lot for business, Christmas arrived with little excitement…

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Better All the Time

By Beth | February 3, 2014

And one called to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!”   Isaiah 6:3 Crime, the cost of living, the deteriorating morals of our society, pornography, abortion, and people who are so set on their own agendas that they ignore the truths of…

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Busy Work

By Beth | January 30, 2014

Early in my marriage it would infuriate me that I could be cleaning, preparing meals, and doing laundry while my husband sat and read. In my mind (and upbringing) reading wasn’t “busy”, reading was a leisure activity. He would argue that he was busy when he was reading. 33 years later I can see that…

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Turn It Around

By Beth | January 24, 2014

He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD. Psalm 112:7   My grandchildren love to go to the Farmer’s Market on Fridays with their Mom. I’m not sure what it is but they can’t wait to go. This week Mom is away and they are going to the…

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Changed Lives

By Beth | January 21, 2014

 Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands! Psalm 90:17   It was not an audible voice. In fact, it was a very quiet impression that was given to  me in no uncertain terms. God was…

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Speak Up

By Beth | January 17, 2014

  “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31 – 32   Full disclosure: I am married to man who will listen to my complaints and not hold it against me. He says that if he has…

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