Category Archives: Encouragement

Mounting Frustration

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Arrow

Have you ever just had it with people who continue to make wrong choices? You know the outcome of their decisions is not going to be pretty. You may hint at or perhaps even flat out warn them, but their … Continue reading →

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Sticks and Stones

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Arrow

Sticks can be used to build a fire. Stones can be used to construct a wall or building. But “sticks and stones” together take on a whole new meaning. Rather than building something helpful or constructive, they typically refer to … Continue reading →

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On Guard

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Arrow

As our teenage grandchild visited and we nonchalantly turned on the TV, I was reminded of some good advice from God’s book of wisdom, the book of Proverbs. “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of … Continue reading →

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God’s Wonderful Word

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Arrow

Last year I was gifted a beautifully illustrated coffee table rendition of the book of Psalms. This morning, I spent some time soaking in Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible. Today I thought I’d try to summarize its … Continue reading →

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Our Heavenly Home:  A New Earth

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Arrow

At the end of May (2025), I wrote about spiritual graduations. Today I thought we’d look at our future, ultimate “graduation” when our new eyes in our new body will experience our new heavenly home, a New Earth. “Then I … Continue reading →

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Are We Prepared?

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Arrow

I write this as my husband and I are preparing for his knee replacement surgery scheduled for tomorrow morning. Prescriptions picked up, linens cleaned, and a walker borrowed. Check, check, and check! We are ready. When we choose to live … Continue reading →

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Share the Music

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Arrow

Have you ever received a text from a friend or family member that included a link to a song or perhaps just a couple lines of song lyrics? People share either because something touched their heart and/or they thought the … Continue reading →

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Give Up or Give In

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Arrow

The young couple searched for their first house. But each fixer-upper they looked at produced disappointment. Either their offer was not accepted or the ‘fixing’ was beyond their ability. Finally, the wife lamented, “We’re never going to find a house!” … Continue reading →

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Responsibilities of Freedom

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Arrow

The Fourth of July or Independence Day reminds Americans of their great freedoms. I heard a pastor share that a uniformed soldier once told him, “Don’t thank me for my service. Thank me for your freedom.” Something worth considering. Freedom … Continue reading →

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Put On the New

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Arrow

“You’re going to wear that again?” The frustrated mother of a junior higher gave up. It was the third day in a row that her son would wear that unwashed shirt and jeans. Interestingly enough, Jesus told a story about … Continue reading →

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