Musings
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Biblical Genres–Part Two
Originally posted 6/4/24 This is a continuation of last week. If you haven’t read part one, you can read that article here. Parables are most known for lessons from Jesus within the four gospels. The other part of the gospels is historical. Parables are a form of storytelling that teaches a lesson. They can also
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Biblical Genres Part 1
Originally Posted 5/28/24 There are eight different genres in the Bible. A genre of literature is a style of writing. Each style has its own characteristics. It is much the same with music. Rock music has a different sound and structure compared to a minuet. The same is true for each type of literature. I
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It’s Time to Suit Up, Ladies—The Armor of God
Originally posted 4/23 Uniforms and equipment have always intrigued me. I like to look at uniforms and gear for many types of professions. I like to know how the various occupations use different tools in order to be effective. Armor and war equipment is no different. Each item has its own specific purpose. According to
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Eclipse 2024
Originally posted 4/16/24 April 8, 2024, was a much-anticipated date. People traveled from different parts of the country to see the eclipse in its totality. Hotels were booked and interstates were parking lots. Many communities benefitted economically from the event. Television stations broadcasted the entire event. It was possible to watch the event without leaving
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Friendship
Originally posted 4/2/24 Do you have that one friend who knows what you are thinking before you say it? Do you have that friend with whom you can share your deepest, darkest secret? Do you have that friend who will go anywhere with you? My son has always traveled in a pack of friends. When
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He Gets Us–The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Originally posted 2/20/24 Many people have said the “”He Gets Us” was their favorite commercial from the Superbowl. I saw it posted on many Facebook pages expressing appreciation for the commercial. I have also heard great criticism. On the surface, this may sound pretty good. After all, Scripture tells us that we are to love
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Life Assist–Is It Anything Like Lane Assist?
Originally posted 2/13/24 My husband and I recently purchased a new car. Our car has all the latest features. I receive notifications if there are potential icy road conditions. My car tells me if I am starting to drift from my lane into another lane. I have even been notified to put my hands back
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Following Jesus Can Be Hard
Originally posted 1/16/24 Recently, I spent a sleepless night wrestling with things that had happened during the day. I knew when I went to bed that sleep would not come easily. I prayed as I often do when I cannot sleep. Unfortunately, sleep still did not come. I replayed the events of the day, trying
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Twelve Books in Twelve Months
Originally posted 1/9/24 One of my Spiritual Goals for 2023 was to read twelve Christian non-fiction books. Reading fictional books is something that I really enjoy, but it doesn’t help draw me closer to the Lord. I had to make a conscious effort to read non-fiction books. My first step was to look at books I
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Implementing a Word of the Year
Originally posted 1/2/2 This is your year! You have decided to select a Word of the Year but you have no idea where to start. I want to remind you that there is no Biblical mandate to select a special word to focus on for a year. The only reason I do it is because