Category: Bible Reading
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Welcome the Stranger – Leviticus 19:34
We didn’t know anyone in our new community when we moved into our country home. Both my husband and I had lived in Eugene since elementary school, not realizing how deep our roots had grown—or how important they were. We’d stayed in the same school district for decades, taking part in athletic competitions, after school clubs, community events, and church…
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Help Comes from God – Psalm 121:1-4
We were sick with the flu last week. Both of us. At the same time. In one of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s “Little House” books there’s a story about Laura being delirious with fever and her mother spooning drops of water into her mouth. As her disease progressed Laura realized her mother’s care had stopped. When…
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Did I Teach my Son to Worship a Dog? – Psalm 25:4-5
Our new puppy Max was no god. The shepherd mix was my 5-year-old’s favorite playmate when his brothers weren’t around. Seth’s early experiences with his friend, however, were painful. Max nipped at fingers, making Seth pull his hand back. My son soon came inside with a frown, sliding the glass door between him and his pet. Dog Training 101 I reminded…
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Too Late for New Beginnings? -Zechariah 4:8-10
My aunt is a 90-year-old bride. I saw her photo on Facebook, and her sweet smile gave me courage to believe it’s never too late to start something new. A few years ago, as I entered the Older Woman phase of my life, I decided I wanted to be a writer. In my research I found I should expect…
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A Quick Thanksgiving Meditation – Philippians 4:6-8
My eyes were stinging as I mixed the chopped onions into the dressing for the turkey a little while ago. Earlier I’d chosen a playlist on YouTube that featured Maranatha Music’s scripture songs. I sang along with a couple of them as I puttered around the kitchen, enjoying the encouraging, uplifting thoughts. Then this came…
