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Coming Reunion

Post author:MARLENE BURLING
Post published:December 26, 2022
Post category:Christian-devotional Christian-encouragement Christmas comfort faith heaven Jesus, our Savior salvation
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Nine years ago today, my husband, Autry, was ushered into the presence of the Lord. Several months prior to that day he had been teaching our adult Bible fellowship in…

A Week Before Christmas

Post author:MARLENE BURLING
Post published:December 19, 2022
Post category:Christian-devotional Christian-encouragement Christmas comfort heaven Jesus, our Savior joy
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My mind has travelled back to a week before Christmas, nine years ago. Amidst all the decorating and preparation for family coming, music playing, etc. my husband, Autry, was lying…

HOPE

Post author:MARLENE BURLING
Post published:December 12, 2022
Post category:Christian-devotional Christian-encouragement Christmas comfort disappointments discouraged Hope Jesus, our Savior storms of life times of trials trusting God
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I'm sharing a message that I received on one of my Christmas cards recently that blessed my heart. It says: "HOPE doesn't come from predictions about the future, the promises…

God Grew the Tree

Post author:MARLENE BURLING
Post published:December 5, 2022
Post category:Calvary Christian-devotional Christian-encouragement Christmas Jesus, our Savior salvation
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It's been many years since I've had a live Christmas tree; but you just can't beat the fragrance from them, can you? It seems to fill the whole house with…

The Preparations

Post author:MARLENE BURLING
Post published:November 28, 2022
Post category:Christian-devotional Christian-encouragement commitment pleasing God praising God
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Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It comes and goes all too quickly, but this year was as special as I had hoped it to be with several of…

Thank You, Lord

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Post published:November 21, 2022
Post category:blessings Christian-devotional Christian-encouragement God's blessings thankfulness times of trials
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I'm sure many of you (including myself) have gone through some very trying experiences this year; things that were hard to say "thank-you" for. I don't think we always need…

Out on a Limb?

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Post published:November 14, 2022
Post category:Christian-devotional Christian-encouragement fear God's protection goodness of God Hope storms of life times of trials trusting God Uncategorized
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As mad as I can get at the squirrels when they eat up all the birdseed in my feeders, I have to admit they are one of God's creatures that…

Can’t Help but Laugh

Post author:MARLENE BURLING
Post published:November 7, 2022
Post category:blessings Christian-devotional Christian-encouragement goodness of God joy laughter
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The Lord never ceases to amaze me with the "little things" He allows me to see on my early morning walks. They always make me smile or even laugh to…

Streets of Gold

Post author:MARLENE BURLING
Post published:October 31, 2022
Post category:Christian-devotional Christian-encouragement heaven Hope Jesus, our Savior joy
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Last week on one of my morning walks, the sun had just begun to shine its beautiful rays onto the sidewalk now covered with a thick layer of freshly fallen…

Locked or Open Door?

Post author:MARLENE BURLING
Post published:October 24, 2022
Post category:Christian-devotional Christian-encouragement God's blessings heaven Jesus, our Savior salvation
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Last Thursday was the day we had our community group of ladies' meeting at my home. As usual, I put my sign on the door, "Ladies, just walk in." However,…