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The Greatest Love Letter

Post author:MARLENE BURLING
Post published:February 13, 2023
Post category:Christian-devotional Christian-encouragement God's love letter Jesus, our Savior love salvation The Word of God
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Chocolate candy, red hearts, roses, cute stuffed animals or pillows, cards of all sizes - all spelling out (in one way or another) "I Love You!" That's Valentine's Day in…

Changed!

Post author:MARLENE BURLING
Post published:January 30, 2023
Post category:becoming like Christ Choices Christian-devotional Christian-encouragement conformed to Christ growing in Christ Jesus, our Savior salvation storms of life testimony times of trials
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I was recently given this mug. Yes, it looks like two different mugs, but it's only one. The mug with the black butterflies is when it's empty and cold. But…

Heaven Awaits

Post author:MARLENE BURLING
Post published:January 23, 2023
Post category:assurance brevity of life Christian-devotional Christian-encouragement comfort death heaven Hope Jesus, our Savior salvation
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Our adult Bible Fellowship has been watching and discussing a video series on heaven. As I sat there yesterday my memory was taking me back 34 years to the day…

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…

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,…

No Standing Still of Time

Post author:MARLENE BURLING
Post published:September 19, 2022
Post category:brevity of life Christian-devotional Christian-encouragement commitment conviction Examine your heart faith heaven Jesus, our Savior salvation
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I love this grandfather's clock in the corner of my dining room. My father-in-law made it many years ago. The chimes are soothing to my ears as well as the…