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A New Year’s Retreat: Lake Somerville State Park

We all need to get away now and then and starting out the new year with a prayer retreat has always been a favorite of mine. Given the challenges of gathering and praying with other believers, combined with the desire … Continue reading

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Remembering 2017

As the year started, we looked forward with great expectation. But with great expectation often comes great accommodation, because rarely do things work out as we plan or hope. The Lord, however, blesses us with exceedingly more than we can … Continue reading

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 62

Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Psalm 62:1, NIV Rest. After a busy holiday season, rest sounds good. My daughter recently commented having kids of your own definitely makes you appreciate all the work your parents put into making … Continue reading

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Remembering 2016

Another year of changes, challenges, and celebrations. But isn’t that how life is? The Lord has filled our hearts with more joy (Psalm 4:8, NLT) A quick recap of our amazing year: * Throughout the year, we enjoyed many visits … Continue reading

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 60

God! you walked off and left us, kicked our defenses to bits And stalked off angry. Come back. Oh please, come back! Psalm 60:1, MSG As the year wraps up, have you taken a moment in the busyness of the season to … Continue reading

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