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Pastor Tim Keller has written a new book on forgiveness. He believes the therapeutic age and cancel culture have created a crisis with the Christian practice of forgiveness. He sees therapeutic forgiveness as more of a private emotional practice rather than dealing with one’s own sinful response to being sinned against. And because of our…
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Dear Ones, Hope you had a great weekend! We enjoyed church and hearing the guys from Teen Challenge share how God has changed their lives. We had a meal afterwards for them and the congregation and time to hear some of their stories. The afternoon wasn’t quite as great as the Vikings lost! Devotions…
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Dear Ones, Hope you are enjoying your weekend. We were blessed yesterday by having friends who we don’t get a chance to see very often. This morning I am going to Women’s Bible study at church and then helping set up for Teen Challenge who is coming tomorrow for our Sunday Service and a meal…
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Dear Ones. Happy weekend to you. Snow flakes are falling again out my window! Beautiful but hoping for not too many. Al and I went to see a movie last night and enjoyed, The Man called Otto! This morning we are looking forward to our friends from the lake coming for coffee! Devotions from Judy’s…
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Dear Ones, Hope you wake to a joy-filled day. Al is already at church this morning and soon the donuts will be arriving here for Donut day. I plan to go to Aldi’s this morning and also to make stroganoff. This afternoon we have Bible Study and we have a good attendance each week. Devotions…
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Devotions from Judy’s heart When I think of our friend Connie, I think of a saint, for her life exemplifies Jesus in a myriad of ways. Just like Jesus said in Matt. 5:16(ESV), “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory…
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Dear Ones, Hope you have a good day and stay warm and snug. It is rather misty out and looks like it is trying to snow here. I just made a pan of choc chip toffee bars that we would love to sample but it is going to church and all 24 pieces are…
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Dear Ones, Hope you had a restful weekend. The Vikings had a good win yesterday! This morning I did food prep and have some more baking to get done and soon going to my exercise class. We have errands to do this afternoon before our walk. Devotions from Judy’s heart God shows His power…
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Pope Benedict died on December 31st at the age of 95. For me, Benedict was an outstanding biblical theologian who integrated the head and the heart in his teaching. Reportedly, His final words were, “Lord, I love you.” As a young Lutheran pastor wanting to integrate the rich spiritual tradition of the Catholic Church with…
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Dear Ones, Happy weekend to you! Hope you are taking time to get renewed. The house if filled with aroma as I have been baking. I also cleaned the apt and then this afternoon I’m going to do more shopping of the sales! Devotions from Judy’s heart Have you ever been famished when you…