Category Archives: Encouragement

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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Extended Arms

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Arrow

There’s nothing much better than being greeted by a youngster who’s running joyfully into your open arms. This is one of the delights of being a grandparent. For some kiddos, it’s a natural response. Others need a little more coaxing. … 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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Mystery Disclosed!

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Arrow

Everyone loves a good mystery, whether we are hearing it, reading it, or watching it painstakingly unfold on the big (or small) screen. As a kid, sifting through and narrowing down the suspects, rooms, and weapons in a Clue game … 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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You Are a Masterpiece

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Arrow

Recently, we stood atop Arizona’s Mogollon Rim. Before us was a spectacular view of pine-covered mountains and valleys. The smells and sounds were a far cry from the city surroundings we’d left behind. That view, along with late night stargazing, … Continue reading →

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Seekers of Truth

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Arrow

Today, there are many voices to weigh and discern. Views on where to find truth and who is speaking truth are countless. After Jesus’s arrest, He explained to the Roman governor, Pilate, “You are right in saying I am a … Continue reading →

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