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Dear Children, You are creative. You are! We want you to believe that you are creative. God made the sun, moon and stars. And God made the trees. Genesis 1 May we tell you how I know you are creative? We know because God designed you. He thought of you and knew you before you … Continue reading shiney.notes.3

He sees you in the darkness

I see darkness. A spot of light illuminates a man hunched over on the floor. Heโ€™s grieving. The atmosphere is heavy with loss and isolation. But thereโ€™s a spot of Light. El Roi, the God who sees me.

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โ€œTwo become oneโ€ฆ not in a poof of vows said on one particular day. I think itโ€™s more of a long, slow merging over a lifetime.โ€Lisa Brittain Hereโ€™s to life @ 62 and 64. Our 60s! That sounds less fun than, โ€œWe were born in the 60s!โ€ Regardless, hereโ€™s to being married 37 years. Hereโ€™s … Continue reading Page 17

Honesty is kindness

This is Godโ€™s great kindness. God sent His Son to earth to rescue His sons and daughters. And He will be with us until we get safely to the other side. You can go it alone, for sure. You have free will and you get to choose. But I wouldn't advise it.

All the feels of back to school: shalom prayers

Lord, please reassure every anxious parent heart every moment of this day, that Your eyes are upon their children. And for every, anxious child heart on back to school day, would You allow Your shalom peace to completely cover their shoulders and bring comfort throughout this day. Lord, we thank You for the good of … Continue reading All the feels of back to school: shalom prayers

A Sabbath Lament:

A call to Worship Good morning! Itโ€™s Sabbath Day. And we need You Jesus. Weโ€™re tired and weary from putting it all out there for the job, the family and the fun. Weโ€™ve spent ourselves on screens and activities. We come to Sunday tired, and empty. Like those who encountered Jesus on Earth, we meet … Continue reading A Sabbath Lament:

Donโ€™t give up foreverโ€ฆ

Quote: Jim Valvanoโ€œDonโ€™t give up. Donโ€™t ever give up.โ€ If you are a college basketball fan you might recognize that admonition from a well-known coach who fought hard against cancer until the very end. He was an encourager and coached us all to live to the full, whether a player or a fan. He coached … Continue reading Donโ€™t give up foreverโ€ฆ