Reflections
Pearl of Great Price
by Glenda Alvord Rudat Key Verse: “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. – Matthew 13:45-46, NIV She was a dear friend, a pillar of the women’s ministries, even had an apartment…
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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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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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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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Speaking Life
by Sarah Bently Key Verse: “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. – Proverbs 16:24, NIV In reviewing for a Sunday school lesson at church, I chatted with God a bit about the creation narrative. Wow. Your words literally created life. Yes. And they still do, every day. What power…
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Empowered Speech
by Doug Mitts Key Verse: “Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.” – Colossians 4:6, NAS95 I wish I could do this better than I do now. I have noticed, though, the Spirit rearranging my words as I speak…
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Language of the Kingdom
by Leslie Hall Key Verse: The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come so that they may have life, and may have it abundantly. – John 10:10, NET Full disclosure – I have a tendency to absolutely swear like a sailor. I’m on a journey with Jesus about it; I’d appreciate…
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Shaping Reality
by Gabe Bernal Key Verse: “Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life” – Proverbs 4:23, HCSB I can be a bit of an overthinker. I’m sure many of you can relate. My mind never stops. If I’m not careful, I can think something to death. I will hyper focus on…
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Coffee Table God
by Angie Raineri Key Verse: Thus the LORD used to speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. – Exodus 33:11a, ESV Do you have a coffee table God? I do! Let me tell you about Him. One morning during my quiet time, I was prompted by what I was…
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