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The Heartbeat of Communion
Communion She wrapped her right thumb and pointer finger around the tiny, clear communion cup and cradled her left hand around it all. She stared into the dark grape juice. The music played softly in the background while the ushers served communion to the congregation. She could see the light of the sanctuary reflecting in…
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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HOMELESS
Originally posted on Heidi Viars : I pushed against the heavy, ice-covered, glass front door To take a peek into a frozen world. I was reminded of the many Who don’t look from a warm inside out, But have to look from a cold outside in. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HOMELESS! Here are some practical…
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Hesed
There are books that draw you in and change you. This is one of those books. Inexpressible Hesed, The Mystery of God’s Lovingkindness by Michael Card The following poem/prayer made its way from my heart after I read the chapter on God’s lovingkindness shown to us in the book of Hosea. What kind of Love…
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Perspective
I believe that great changes in life come as a result of small adjustments in our thinking. As Christians we must allow our tender and compassionate God to bend our view toward His treasures and our good. When we allow Him to work in this way, slightly moving us and bending us toward Himself, we…
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Be Dilligent
After church today, our family took a ride through the countryside to head to a restaurant. I was still sensing the Lord close to my heart as I was looking out the window and recalling the sermon, songs, and conversations. It was here I sensed a deep impression as we were driving by something I…
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Be Careful
This morning, on the first day of deer hunting season, I grabbed the leash and my blaze-orange coat and headed for a walk with my 157-pound Great Dane. I felt quite noticeable -not only in my attire but also with what resembled a small deer at the end of my leash. As a native German…
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Worship
I went to the woods this morning to find some solace. I sat there for a few minutes and prayed. The Lord reminded me that it is not only in those great and marvelous buildings where we worship Him, but through our lives and obedience also. I was thinking about the simple but powerful message…
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God’s Ripples
I walked along the waterfront, Beside a peaceful pond, When from beneath my feet I picked A rock out of the sand. Without much thought I tossed the thing, Into the quiet mirror. It made a splash and ripples great Which slowed as they got nearer. I watched as impact gently weaned – As circles…
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A Strange Place
While walking through the morning fields, My heart is drawn to this strange place A place where all my worries yield Where troubles bend to stunning grace. While my concerns and fears remain, While not one single trouble leaves, I hear, “Child, nothing is in vain!” And there I sense Him in my grief. While circumstances all…
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Like the Dew
This morning I went out early. The grass was wet with dew and the field glistened in the early morning sun. A stunning amount of droplets had gathered all over the grass, shrubs, and flowers. I couldn’t help but take my shoes off to feel the cold, wet morning through my feet. Deuteronomy 32:2…
Heidi Viars
Finding the Image of God
