Category: Christian non-fiction
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Words and Deeds (Faith that Works)
(I wrote this last year and was reminded of it again today. “Father, help us show YOU to a hurting world, not only in our words but so much more with our deeds.” We talked for hours And blogged for days. We read the books, Researched and prayed. * We…
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Monday Testimony
Each Monday I would like to point you to a podcast on Moody Radio about people who have been impacted by Jesus Christ in a powerful way. Here is the first one. Let me know what you think. Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus (Dr. Nabeel Qureshi)
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Wisdom
I paid close attention to my answers as I worked through the work book this week. I did not want to miss a single thing, knowing I had to lead the discussion this Sunday in the Women’s Sunday School Class. The topic was Godly wisdom. I was grateful for the…
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The Worth of You
“My Dearest Jewel, Some considerable time ago, a beautiful thought entered my mind, a thought of creating you, a precious jewel. My deepest affections and love, my heart of goodness and kindness went into this thought. After carefully considering a place where I could fashion you, I chose a dark…
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Rewards of Discipline
Each morning, before heading out for a walk, I battle my unwilling flesh. My heart wants to seek God in His creation, yet I fight to stay comfortable in my own creations. I desire to be close to God, yet my Bible lays unopened on my coffee table. I long…
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Seek Peace
As I set off into the woods, my heart was overwhelmed with worries about my tomorrows. The partly frozen lake reflected the condition of my heart, Trying to expel the darkness and cold of a season past. I asked my Father to bring peace to my heart. “Help me know…
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Little Hands
(Recently a wonderful young woman shared this poem with me. Her drawing touched my heart. I would like to share her words and art with you today.) Little hands and little feet God’s creation simple ‘n sweet. Beautiful children under His care Specifically created – every last hair Harm should…
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Everlasting Light
Help me to see YOUR Light today, The Light You shine upon my way. Help me to look just at my feet for here – today – you meet my need. Your Light’s sufficient – leads me on. No other Light will last as long. For man-made light goes out…
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Impressions
This morning, some parts of the paths were still ice-covered. As I was walking, I noticed how many leaves had left impressions in the hardened snow and ice. Gentle impressions and their impact might not be noticed immediately. However, over time, what they touch changes. In what might seem hard…
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Feed Your Faith
Faith is like a certain provision we take along on our road of deeds. Faith feeds our courage to step out. Faith knows that raging waves submit under the Master’s feet, and understands that rushing waters part with a Word of Christ’s command. Faith is not needed for that which…
Heidi Viars 