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Sunday, March 6th, 2011
Preparing for a Wedding
Preparing for a wedding is a thing that can completely dominate your life, especially for Mothers and daughters. The bride is so intent on the wedding and is so anxious for the day to arrive, but mostly her heart is so focused on a life with the groom; that nothing else seems to matter. As [...]
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Sunday, December 19th, 2010
Second Birth
Our dear Growing Families community, These last few days before Christmas our focus, unfortunately tends to default to purchasing those last minute gifts or addressing the envelopes for the Christmas cards that probably will not make it in time. We hope the following thoughts from our friend Denise Brewer will help you, as it did [...]
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Sunday, May 3rd, 2009
As God Pleases – Eternal Focus
Anne Marie Ezzo writes: “As believers we should reflect on the event of Easter everyday, not just once a year. It is because He is the risen Christ and is alive that we have life. Once again Denise shares with us thoughts to ponder and As God pleases, dispose the day….” “Psychics are busy trying [...]
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Saturday, February 14th, 2009
As God Pleases – Hosea’s Valentine
I’m currently studying the book of Hosea. At the time Hosea prophesizes the people of Israel are deep in spiritual idolatry. Many of the chapters list the grievances of God against His people. They are worshiping false gods; even giving them credit for what God had done for them. Their idol worship includes temple prostitutes [...]
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Thursday, December 18th, 2008
As God Pleases, Dispose the Day in Light and Truth
Back in the day when gas stations had attendants that pumped your gas for you; a young woman drove in to get a fill up. Her attendant happened to be a teenager named Phil; a young man who would one day become a pastor. On this day however he was being a good employee and [...]
