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Henny

I remember when I was a child going on a vacation to Cape Cod with my family - grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Every morning all the cousins would run and jump into Grandma & Grandpa Thomson’s bed where Grandpa would tell us stories.  I can still hear him making clucking noises in the back of his throat as he told the story of the young girl who had a little red hen for a pet.  She loved that hen and experienced great delight in watching and caring for her.  She was so pleased when one day Henny's eggs hatched and produced eight fluffy yellow chicks.  She greatly enjoyed watching them scurry around the yard searching for bugs and cracked corn.

The Faith Predicament

It was a perfect day weather wise. The sun was warm, but not too hot. The flowers and deep green foliage were blooming on either side of the dirt road that led from Capernum to Cana in Galilee. Here and there a few travelers could be seen returning home from Jerusalem after celebrating the Passover feast. Their laughter and bantering rang out as they reminisced over their recent memories of the yearly holiday. But one well-dressed man traveling along hardly noticed. His face was set in grim lines and he plodded on as if intent on an urgent purpose.

Freedom in Bondage

Many places in the Bible tell us that we are to be slaves of Christ. Why then does today's verse say that it is for freedom that Christ has set us free? Is this a contradiction? How can you be both free and a slave?

Happy Slaves?

When we accept Christ as our Savior, we become His slaves. This doesn't sound very enticing and often we downplay this truth, focusing more on being God's friend, child, bride, sheep, etc. Though all of these pictures share glimpses of our place in God's family, it is a very real truth that when we give our lives to God, we are committing ourselves to Him to do what He asks and to live the way He commands. No longer do we live to please ourselves or others.

Suffocating Freedom

A few weeks ago I enjoyed watching your cousin’s hamster, Brute, running around in his glass cage. When tired of burying himself in the fluffy bedding, he searched around the outside of the glass looking for a way to escape the confines of his home.

Dear Kittens

I want you to know how much I love you. I really enjoy watching your silly antics and how you roll around with each other in one big fur ball. I enjoy watching you pounce on a bug and rustle under the hosta plants. I love to hold you on my lap and listen to you purr.
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An Important Warning – Learning From Jesus’ Disciples

In what ways do we need to think less of our temporal needs in order to hear and respond to the important warning in God’s words?
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I’ve Never Been This Way Before – Podcast

All through life we will often find ourselves in places we’ve never been before or faced with new things that really challenge us, but when we look to the Lord He will guide us and help us. So whether your struggle pertains to a computer program, a new cricut machine or matters of life, always…
Holy Spirit's Power

Better Farm Equipment & The Holy Spirit’s Power

Don't try to break through to peoples’ hearts alone. Use the Holy Spirit's power to sow gospel seed. It’s the only way to reap a good harvest.
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Signs and Signals – Faith in Jesus

When you see the signs of a tornado take cover immediately. When you hear God's voice, don't ask for more signs, but put your faith in Jesus now!
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The Handmade Quilt – Podcast

I wrote this article a number or years ago after attending the funeral of my friend’s mother. As I stood in the church looking at all the family pictures and the beautiful handwork that represented this talented woman’s life, I was reminded of the creativity and love of our Creator used in making each of…
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Be Alert and of Sober Mind to Defeat a Dangerous Enemy

Satan is a dangerous enemy and we must always keep our eyes open to his schemes. So stay alert and of sober mind at all times.
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Hi, I'm Sandy! 

I write inspirational letters based on the Bible that share words of hope, encouragement, truth, and healing to my children and anyone else who longs for a mama's touch.

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