Category Archives: Christian Living

Give and Take

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Arrow

The English language is a curious thing. Look at the word ‘take’ for instance. We can ‘take a seat,’ ‘take a stand,’ ‘take a bow,’ ‘take a photo,’ ‘take the blame,’ and ‘take a temperature,’ but we really aren’t physically … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Stretching

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Arrow

As I age, my muscles tend to stiffen quickly if I stay in one position too long. A good morning and midday stretch echoes with ‘ow, ow, ow,’ but soon it feels ‘aaaaaah’ so good! According to Healthline.com, stretching increases … Continue reading →

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Thankful for Surprises

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Arrow

Stop and think back. Can you identity events or circumstances where God truly surprised you? Just, out of the blue, something totally unexpected occurred? If you hang around Jesus long enough, it’s bound to happen. Once, Jesus and His disciples … Continue reading →

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Edit to Edify

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Arrow

A wisp of an ideaA thought A fragile wordFortified by othersA phraseThat’s almost heard Strengthened intoSentence shapesWith senseAnd sayings tooSpreading meaningSharing, feelingForming something new The battle to communicateA skirmish for each lineTo tame the mindLeave noise behindCreate a page that’s … Continue reading →

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Competent ~ Not!

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Arrow

I took my car in for an oil change. Soon, I was given the paperwork and keys and pointed to my vehicle. It wasn’t until I arrived home that I realized the oil had not been changed. Apparently, the guy … Continue reading →

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Your Turn

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Arrow

Currently, our pastors are doing a series on the 23rd Psalm. One of the assignments given was to rewrite the psalm ‘in your own words.’ People came up with all kinds of versions based on their experiences and how God’s … Continue reading →

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Wicked Among Us

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Arrow

“Help, LORD, for no faithful one remains; the loyal have disappeared from the human race. They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and deceptive hearts.” Who hasn’t felt like that lately?! Even though the tirade sounds typical … Continue reading →

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Who’s In the Mirror?

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Arrow

According to the Mayo Clinic, a pregnancy glow is real. “Greater blood volume brings more blood to vessels, resulting in skin that looks flushed. Changes in hormone levels might also cause the skin glands on the face to secrete more … Continue reading →

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De-clutter

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Arrow

It was such an unexpected blessing recently when we received a list of household and classroom items needed by a church in Africa. My ‘mission’ was to scavenge each closet, cabinet, and cranny to locate those objects camouflaged in our … Continue reading →

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Reconciler & Ambassador

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Arrow

According to Webster, ‘reconcile’ means to make friendly again, to settle (a quarrel, etc.) or to make compatible or content. An ‘ambassador’ is an authorized representative or messenger. As believers, we have experienced the gift of being reconciled to God. … Continue reading →

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