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Charisse Jenkins Charisse Jenkins

The Way Back

Matthew 14 gives the only account of Peter’s attempt to walk on water.  The other versions of the story in Mark and John only recount that Jesus walked to the disciples who were frantically rowing against the wind that night while out to sea. 

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Lindsey Parks Lindsey Parks

Posture in His Presence

Have you ever had someone correct your posture while sitting or standing? If this occurred while sitting, the correction may have gone something like this:

Back straight. Shoulders back. Hands folded. Knees bent at a right angle. Feet flat on the floor. 

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Liz DeFrain Liz DeFrain

Light Expels Darkness

Years ago, a well-known, large family-owned Christian bookstore in Allentown called Hackman's Bible Bookstore was a top-rated shopping destination. These were the days before Kindle and Amazon.

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Bethany Marshall Bethany Marshall

What is LOVE?

This song popped in my head after I asked that question:

So, what is love…

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Charisse Jenkins Charisse Jenkins

You are His Sweetheart

Are you munching on some chocolate leftover from yesterday’s treats? While you do, take a minute to turn in your Bible to Song of Solomon 2:4:

“He brought me to the banqueting house, and His banner over me is love.”

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Lindsey Parks Lindsey Parks

Matters of the Heart

As a nursing student in 2004, I observed the most BEAUTIFUL surgery being performed in the operating room of the hospital where my clinicals were taking place. I know you may be questioning the use of the word ‘beautiful’, but that is exactly what it was!

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Liz DeFrain Liz DeFrain

Love Big in Small Ways

Years ago, I wanted to give Steve something special for Valentine’s Day to show my love for him, but money was tight like it is for many newlyweds. Spending very little money, I found a jar and bought two bags of Candy Hearts to fill the jar. You know what I’m talking about, the candy with short messages on them like, “Me & You, Sweet Love, Love Me, You Rock, Love Bug, Puppy Love, Soul Mate,” and I’m sure there are more!

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Bethany Marshall Bethany Marshall

Receive to Give

“We know the saying, “It is more blessed to give than to receive”. I think we all believe that this statement is true. There is uncontainable joy in giving. We read it so clearly in 2 Corinthians 9:6-11…”

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Charisse Jenkins Charisse Jenkins

Mom, Leave the Light On

“Mom, leave the light on!”

These are words that many moms hear as they say goodnight to their children while reaching to turn off the hall light.

Just as you have settled your child, and reached the threshold of their bedroom door, you hear the fateful words, “Mom, leave the light on!”

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Lindsey Parks Lindsey Parks

Don’t Go Without It

It’s eleven days into 2022, and everyone seems to be chugging along. All different types of calendars are being filled out as plans for the year are being made.  New goals, new themes, new programs, and new events.

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Liz DeFrain Liz DeFrain

Illuminate

“It’s a new year with new challenges and opportunities! Our theme for 2022 is Illuminate, based on John 1:5, “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” Who doesn’t like light? There is something soothing about waking up to a new morning filled with sunlight….”

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Bethany Marshall Bethany Marshall

Sweet Promises

I was asked recently what my WORD was for the new year of 2022. Before I continue, let me give you a little backstory about this question. We all know there are new year resolutions, goals, and a bucket list of items that inspire us to achieve; some grander than others.

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Charisse Jenkins Charisse Jenkins

Peace that Prevails

Infantile hands. Velvet skin. Rhythmic breathing. The animals look on in disbelief that their Creator, so small, sits before them wrapped ever so tenderly. The parents look at one another with sheer delight, ready to tell the world of the treasure that they hold.

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Lindsey Parks Lindsey Parks

Hymn of the Heart

A shout of “Joy to the World”, with a robust “Angels We have Heard on High”, followed by a sweet “Oh Little Town of Bethlehem,” then a passionate “Oh Holy Night,” and finish it up with a serene “Silent Night.”

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Liz DeFrain Liz DeFrain

Prepare Him Room - Creating Spaces and Places

In November, two years ago, we downsized from a four-bedroom, two and one-half bath home that included a finished basement to a two-bedroom condo. The change was drastic! We had lived in our home for twenty-seven years, accumulating lots of stuff along with creating many memories.

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Lindsey Parks Lindsey Parks

Seek and Hide

“One, two, three….ready or not, here I come!”  I have heard these excited words many times over the years in my home.  Pairs of feet scrambling to find the best hiding place before the counting was completed. The squeals and laughter that would ensue after a hiding place had been found by the seeker. 

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Bethany Marshall Bethany Marshall

Give Thanks

The smell of freshly baked dinner rolls fills the air as they are carefully pulled out of the warm oven and placed on the table. This final item puts the finishing touch on the Thanksgiving meal.

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Charisse Jenkins Charisse Jenkins

Unscheduled Seasons

Does it get on your nerves, when you have planned out your day, but no one sticks to the schedule? You find yourself looking around asking, ‘How did this happen? This is not how things were supposed to go!’ We all know the scene too well.

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