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The Sound of Community: By Joyce Olsen
As I was preparing to begin the session for a Christian women’s group, I sensed subtle exclusivity upon observing that after initially welcoming a newcomer, the women at the table turned from the visitor, excluding her from conversations as they caught up with each other. She did not feel welcome in this tightly-knit community. I…
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The 23rd Psalm: A Paraphrase : by John Woodbery
by John Woodbery “My Shepard” watercolor by Amy J Heath John Woodbery John Woodbery Author. A retired lawyer, John writes novels, short stories, poetry, commentaries on legal subjects, even a song (!). Find his suspense novels on Amazon: Hidden, Earl’s Retreat, Two Tombs Covers.
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Super Mom Prayer Warrior Amber Cantu to Star in Upcoming TV Series. Grandpa Seattle Would be Proud
by Amy J Heath Amber Cantu is a Native American from the Colville Tribe of Eastern Washington who, as both a Spirit-filled Christian and a sixth-generation granddaughter of Chief Sealth (Seattle), wears a governmental mantle and walks in the authority of God. At the March Governor’s Prayer Breakfast, Amber shared a vision given to Chief…
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Blindsided: A Poem By Barbara Neiman
“Wrapped in His Love” Mixed Media Painting by Christy Mawet Blindsided Poem by Barbara Neiman (c) 2004 Lord, I’m blindsided by your love, a love that won’t lose me in a crowd or abandon me for someone who is more holy. Lord, I’m blown away by that very same love that calls me deep inside…
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All About Alpha: A Community Group to Discuss Life and Faith. By Jervae Brooks
So … what’s with the big red – crooked! – question mark we’re seeing in the church foyer? You might have heard the Sunday announcements about Alpha starting at Sonrise. But with all the great announcements each week, you also might have questions. Well, let me tell you all about Alpha and how you can…
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YO YO MAN: By Michael Lee
How God Used A Man And A Simple Toy To Reach Children Around The World: By Michael Lee “Baby In The Cradle” Drawing By Raisa Estrada Can any good thing come from one solitary life born under dubious circumstances? There was a time in my life when everything I thought I knew about myself was…
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Jenny’s Eyes: How Freedom Became Her Seeing Eye Dog
By Jenny Anderson When I was diagnosed as legally blind, they advised me to immediately begin my white cane training. But I am a dog lover. I wanted a seeing eye dog. If I was going to lose my sight, I preferred a faithful companion to a stick. I went blind 30 years ago. My…
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A Shepherd’s Call by Barbara Neiman
Ecclesiastes 3: 1-2: There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven— a time to give birth, and a time to die, Amos 3:7: Surely the Lord does nothing unless he reveals his secrets to his servants the prophets. On March 1, 2012, God appointed my husband…