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Karen Jurgens: How to Get Rid of Stains

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This is pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father … to keep oneself unstained by the world.  ~ James 1:27 NASB. Do you like organic beets? Those deep red-purplish ones? Occasionally, I would bring some home from grocery trips, but I always had to bribe my daughters to eat them. As the saying goes, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” Why the need for culinary creativity? When the girls were small, vegetables weren’t on their menu of … Continue reading →

Diane Virginia: Equal Opportunity (3-Min)

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He is able to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7:25 KJV  “Lord, do you want us to tell fire to come down from heaven and consume them” (Luke 9:54 ESV)? James and John said to Jesus. The disciples didn’t believe in equal opportunity for men they perceived to be enemies. Can you imagine the disciples’ surprise when Jesus rebuked them rather than the Samaritans? … Continue reading →

Diane Virginia: Equal Opportunity

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“Lord, do you want us to tell fire to come down from heaven and consume them?” (Luke 9:54 ESV) James and John said in unison. The disciples were bothered that the Samaritans didn’t receive Jesus as He traveled through Samaria on His way to Jerusalem. The disciples didn’t believe in equal opportunity for these Samaritan men they perceived to be enemies. Can you imagine James and John’s surprise when Jesus rebuked them rather than the Samaritans? Jesus knew the Samaritans misinterpreted … Continue reading →