Category Archives: Encouragement

Not What We Expected

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Arrow

Who were the first to hear of Jesus’s birth? Surely it was proclaimed by palace trumpeters or broadcast across the earth. No. Angels made the announcement to a small group of shepherds, lowly outcasts outside Bethlehem. After the shepherds heard … Continue reading →

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God Prepares Us

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Arrow

A close friend recently purchased a remote cabin in the mountains to escape the summer heat. As she and her husband worked to fix it up, she found herself thinking, what would I do if we had a medical problem … Continue reading →

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A New Thing

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Arrow

Sometimes we think and act as if we have God all figured out. We look back and see how He worked in the past and figure we will see that same plan repeated. Or, we note how God answered a … Continue reading →

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Thanks and Giving

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Arrow

Yes, tomorrow is the big day! Some of you have been making preparations all week, cooking, cleaning, thawing the big bird, and brandishing your skills on fancy side dishes. Others get off easy and bring a family favorite to compliment … Continue reading →

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Little Faith

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Arrow

At a conference on faith, one of the main speakers, Lysa TerKeurst, defined life as, “Not what I expected.” In viewing events in the gospels, I’m sure the disciples would have agreed with that definition. It seemed Jesus was always … Continue reading →

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Out on a Limb

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Arrow

I sat and looked out the cabin window. Majestic pine trees provided the perfect backdrop for the more delicate aspens in the area. Soon a breeze drifted through the valley. Pines barely noticed, giving only a hint of sway near … Continue reading →

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A Time to Ignore

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Arrow

Junk mail, commercials, announcements inside stores, and honking cars in parking lots. These are just a few of the things we choose to ignore. I was surprised to notice that Jesus also chose to ignore certain people or at least … Continue reading →

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Garden Well

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Arrow

Ah! After a long dry spell, there is nothing better than clouds that send blessings of rain. Rain waters the earth and makes it bud and flourish. Withering plants are revived to produce seeds which eventually yield a harvest for … Continue reading →

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Look Up!

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Arrow

Admit it. Sometimes life is difficult. Our mind is filled with recounting burdens, unfair situations, and circumstances beyond our control. One summer day as I took a dip in the pool, I noticed our area was surrounded by low, gray … Continue reading →

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Come and See, Go and Tell

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Arrow

How do you respond when someone tells you about a new mouth-watering place to eat or a ‘must-see’ movie? Sometimes, we’re all in and eager to check out their recommendation. Other times, we make note of it or politely nod, … Continue reading →

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