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Thoughts for a Christmas Eve

Man’s maker was made man, that He, Ruler of the stars, might nurse at His mother’s breast; that the Bread might hunger, the Fountain thirst, the Light sleep, the Way be tired on its journey; that the Truth might be … Continue reading

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A Thanksgiving Carol

Non nobis, non nobis, Domine Sed nomini tuo da gloriam. ...which in English means… Not to us, not to us, O Lord, But to your name give glory. This beautiful Latin text is based on Psalm 115:1. “Not unto us, … Continue reading

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In My Seat~A Pilot’s Story from September 10th-11th

Remembering September 11, 2001.

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Rev It Up!

Vacation Bible School is our church’s largest single outreach event of the year. Although our church has only 8 children of VBS age, we hosted a total of 91 children during last week’s VBS program! In the past I’ve helped … Continue reading

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Zero and a Half

May 2, 2011: Today our baby is 6 months old. Happy Half Birthday, Silas Clark! We celebrated with half a cookie and half a candle.After dinner I spent some time lying on the living room floor next to Silas as … Continue reading

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My Easter Basket

My basket had just one thing in it this year—a deliciously cute peep! We’re looking forward to teaching this little peep the meaning of Easter.Jesus Christ, God Incarnate, absorbed God’s wrath (that was righteously directed at us) by dying on … Continue reading

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A Sunday for Celebrating

Sunday was an incredible day packed with blessings at Crossroad. Thinking about this blog, I realize that I haven’t been updating you on our ministry at church very often. This week I’m prompted to do just that as Sunday was … Continue reading

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Lullaby

When putting Silas down for a nap, I often sing to him Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms. Besides being a soothing lullaby, I’ve found that the words of the song are a poignant reminder for me to … Continue reading

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The Rebuke I Needed Today

Stephen sent me a link to this post, “Signs of Growing in Grace”. It is exactly what my sinful heart needs today. It speaks to my temptations. It reproves me of sins that stand well in my heart. Much to … Continue reading

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Learning Compassion

I’m not naturally a compassionate person. I’m not. If you think I am, then I’ve either managed to put on a good front—or, better yet, maybe I’m improving in the compassion department (because I’m really trying!). I remember one time  … Continue reading

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