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Stability in Change

by Doug Mitts Key Verse:   “We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.”  – 1 John 4:16, NAS95  I can’t remember a time since moving to Germany where change ceased, paused, or…

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Cycle of Grace Summary

by Joy McAuley   There are four dimensions in the Cycle of Grace. We begin, or we could say God begins, with our complete and undeserved acceptance by God through Jesus. This is pure grace pouring into our lives. We haven’t done anything to bring that grace into our lives, it’s just a gift from…

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Unchanging God

by Karen Kurth Key Verse:   “For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed.”  – Malachi 3:6, ESV  My siblings and I have a little saying that covers our social awkwardness – “I was raised under schizophrenic influences.” Stability brings comfort to me.  Therefore, I revel, I delight, that God does…

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Unchanging Plans

by Glenda Alvord Rudat Key Verse:   “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”  – Joshua 1:9, NIV  Things are changing, Lord…so quickly that I can’t even keep track.  Each day’s news brings new changes. My…

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Preparing for a Day with God 

Preparing for Silence and Solitude   We seek silence and solitude so that we can quiet our souls and be attentive to God. Silence and solitude give God time and space away from the competition of social interaction, noise and stimulation. It is a formative place that brings us face to face with our hidden motives…

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Change

by Debby Nichols Key Verse:   Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. – Hebrews 13:8, NIV   Change seems to be a steady companion of each new year. As I sit and ponder how I really feel about change, I must admit that for most of my life I have tried to avoid change. Having…

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