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Historic Value

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But only those who are written in the Lamb’s book of life. ~Revelation 21:27 ESV The property we purchased thirty-six years ago has historic value. Remnants of the iron furnace structure remain, which once served as the foundation of our small community. Two hundred years ago, Union Mining Company operated the furnace that employed most of the town’s inhabitants. Historic Value I find things on my property dating back to when the iron furnace was in full swing. One day, … Continue reading →

The Pathway

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Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live.  Teach them to your children and to their children after them.  Deuteronomy 4:9 NIV My dogs and I walk ten times around our fenced half-acre daily to get exercise. Lately, I have noticed that I can see a faint outline of the path we have tread over the past … Continue reading →

Planting Seed

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Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. ~John 12:24 NIV The fruit of our planting seed may not appear for many years after we’re dead and gone. The Planting A cousin once gave me a small jar of grape jelly. It was made from the grapes my father planted many years ago. She now lives in my … Continue reading →

Find Christ’s Fragrance

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For we are the aroma of Christ. ~2 Corinthians 2:15 ESV Certain fragrances remind us of people. My grandma died more than forty years ago when I was thirteen. To this day, when I catch a whiff of the perfume, Youth Dew, I think of her. That was her scent. I have worn Beautiful by Estee Lauder since my boys were little. As believers, we need to find Christ’s fragrance.  I remember a young Garrett climbing up in my lap … Continue reading →