Category Archives: Encouragement

Seasons of Waiting

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Arrow

I may have told you this before, but I love fishing! I always have hope that the next cast will bring in a fish. A typical fishing day consists of casting and waiting. While waiting for that illusive fish, I … Continue reading →

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Experiencing the ‘God Who Sees Me’

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Arrow

Hagar was an Egyptian maidservant, the property of Abraham and Sarah. When Sarah requested that Hagar sleep with her husband, Abraham, in order to create an heir, we assume that put Hagar in a fairly awkward situation. But actually, in … Continue reading →

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Wise Men Still Seek Him

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Arrow

Did you notice the three ‘Wise Men’ or ‘Magi’ at Christmas? Even though popular art often includes them in the manger scene with baby Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, they actually didn’t show up till about one to two years later. … Continue reading →

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Unseen

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Arrow

In Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount, He provided instructions for Christian living. Jesus used the religious leaders of that day as an example of how not to act. When giving to the needy, these leaders, or Pharisees, would announce … 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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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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