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Where is God When We Hurt?
This question is frequently asked. I wonder if the question can be turned around. “Where are we when God hurts? Do we walk in the good works that He has prepared for us to do? Are we zealous for good deeds? Are we seeking His heart and try to change the world? “Father, You have… Read more
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Footprints in the Snow
The walk was beautiful. On this very last day of the year, snow-covered paths, fields and trees spread out in front of me. Only a week ago, 15-18 inches of snow had come down and covered the earth all around me. I took deep breaths and was feeling tremendously blessed being able to walk and… Read more
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The Word for the Year on the Road Less Traveled
The word is … “Surrender”… Yes, this morning He confirmed it. I was walking on groomed paths through the woods. It was a beautiful 3 mile walk. At one point I came to a fork in the road. I had a choice, taking the plowed, easy, pretty road, or take the path that was covered… Read more
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Winter of the Soul
Cold covers the earth. She has seeped under every rock and crevasse and is trying her best to make her way through my front door and windows. She is staying, not budging nor moving on soon. She has blanketed the barren trees with her companion, the snow. Branches stretch like bony hands into the sky… Read more
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Out of Grace
When God’s Son took on flesh, He truly and bodily took on, out of pure grace, our being, our nature, ourselves. (Dietrich Bonhoeffer) Read more
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Weeping Mothers
Matthew 2:18 “A voice was heard in Ramah, weeping and loud lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children; she refused to be comforted, because they are no more.” * The pointless murders of our youth – The weeping mothers’ calls – The heartache, pain, and mourning vast – You see and hear them all? * We… Read more
Heidi Viars 