Category: Christian non-fiction
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The Cloth
In plain white cloth of earthen yarn They wrapped Him after He was born. A wooden manger held Him here, God’s precious Son, the Kingdom’s heir. A Friend of Man and Heart of God, There in this earth’s brown, filthy sod, He lay and let this world behold The plan…
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The Key
27 years ago this Christmas, my husband and I boarded a Pan Am flight from Frankfurt, Germany to Detroit, only 5 days after Flight 103 exploded on the same route over Lockerbie, Scotland. We just married that summer and were much more adventurous than wise. I was leaving my home…
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The Joy of the Lord
The Joy of the Lord resounds in my heart, When I think of His love-filled deed, On the cross, when He tore my sins far from me – On the day He tore the curtain apart. The Joy of the Lord makes my soul rest in peace, When I give…
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Obstacles
While walking through the woods this morning, worries were weighing me down. I prayed and ask the Lord for wisdom. It was then that I came upon a tree that was blocking a bridge I was about to cross. It must have fallen in the night. It was too heavy…
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Thrown Out!
(Just did some house cleaning … sure feels good!) I finally did throw you out! You cheat and lie when I’m about. You let me step all over you. I’m done with you! With you I’m through! You wobble back and forth all day. Why am I looking down your…
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Forever
“Forever is a long time!”, someone said to me today as we were contemplating the meaning of a forever family. I am reminded that forever is indeed a long time, when I think not just about our time on earth but also eternity. Forever is a long time. It means…
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Dancing In The Presence Of Pain
Today, my friend shared something with me she saw on her way home from church. The picture still vividly sticks in my mind. She was passing a park. The leaves were brightly yellow, orange, and golden. A little girl in a pink tutu was playing in the sunshine and running…
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I wrote this some time ago. Maybe someone else needs reminding besides me (Based on a true story) Today, I washed windows. I scrubbed and I cleaned. But the harder I tried The messier it seemed. I questioned and marveled Why spots kept appearing Why dirt didn’t move and And…
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Of Dead-Heading and Vision Problems
I love dead-heading my flowers. Early in the morning and in the cool evening hours I go out and spend time trimming away, especially at the Petunias in hope it would encourage more blossoms, which in turn attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Today, in the midst of my summer bliss of…
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Be Bold
God faithfully ministers to my heart. He draws us His with His powerful love, Straight into His presence. The following song is a powerful reminder for me. I pray it might encourage you as well.
Heidi Viars 