Tag: faith

• Day #4

  Today’s topic in the Book Discussion was about the Eastern Kingdom. We know the story of the Nativity, but this is so intriguing to read. Angela even mentions a comment her Rabbi has mentioned. What if the magi who actually visited Christ could have been Jewish? His thoughts were based on the exile of the…

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  December 4, 2023

  God’s Timing, Modern American History, World History

  bible, Christ’s birth, Christian Community, devotion time, discussion, Eastern Kingdom, Esther, esther-7, faith, favorite author, god-can-use-all-things-for-the-good, god-is-at-work, god-provides, magi, Nativity research, Persia, Shekinah

• After Service Thoughts

  The first Sunday of December and it was Communion Day. For once even by myself I got some Christmas Cards passed out today. This has never happened before. Doing them this way feels different, but I still love making them and passing them out to friends and family. During the congregational singing memories flooded my…

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  December 3, 2023

  Spontaneity At It’s Best

  choir, choir loft, Christian services, christianity, Christmas memories, christmas trees, church, faith, God, music, Sunday, Sunday Night Services, thoughts, worship

• A Purpose

  All week I have been experiencing some lows personally. It is a fact of life that we will have difficulties that accompany the highs and victories of life. I know this all too well having dealt with Bipolar in my family. It doesn’t take a diagnosis to know when someone is depressed. After a while…

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  December 1, 2023

  Bible Reflections, Spontaneity At It’s Best

  bible, bipolar, call, Christian love, depression, diagnosis, difficulties, faith, God, inspiration, jesus, life, messages, music, purpose, victories, writing

• Fellowshipping With Kindred Spirits

  One thing I have learned in this world is that no Church is perfect. However, God’s Church is the people not the building. After Christ was crucified it took a long time before Churches became as important as Synagogues. They met in homes for the most part. Life is difficult enough when you don’t have…

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  August 1, 2023

  Bible Reflections, Family, God’s Timing, Modern American History

  believers, blessings, chaos, Christ, church, faith, Family, fellowship, God, joy, opposite, peace, salvation