Irene Wintermyer: Course Correction
I already planned the year I would retire, when I would pay off my home, and the simple, low stress retirement job I intended to work. But God had other plans. …
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Irene Wintermyer: Follow The Star
The Magi’s perseverance paid off. To bask in the presence of the Messiah, relieved their belief didn’t result in a fool’s errand, had to encourage and built their faith. Their journey home was likely a joyous one, as they shared heartfelt insights about King Jesus, and the hope of what He would accomplish. …
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Irene Wintermyer: Mental Madness
During the drive home, the Holy Spirit planted a word on my heart—run the race set before you. At first, I wondered what this verse in Hebrews had to do with my lack of inner peace, until one of my favorite Bible stories came to mind, the story of Joseph. …
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Irene Wintermyer: Winning Wars
I’ve played this game for a little over a year and found it parallels to my Christian walk. I may not have titans to deal with, but there’s an unseen battle going on in the spiritual realm, one that places humanity in the center of its battlefield every day. …
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Irene Wintermyer: Just Joy
Jesus led me down a path I didn’t want to travel. Without His intervention I would have made the wrong decision, one based on an unpleasant experience instead of …
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Irene Wintermyer: Fearless Firefighters
Despite the many challenges endured, they continued to remain faithful. God prospered them in all they did, making them wiser than all the magicians and astrologers in the kingdom, further elevating their positions….
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Irene Wintermyer: Tough Terrain
Initially, we found the path effortless. But the longer we trekked, the more difficult it became. The steep terrain and high altitude slowed our pace considerably. During a rest break we contemplated turning around, when a pair of elderly gentlemen descended the path. One shared he recently recovered from a stroke and the other said not to give up and stay the course, what waited at the mountaintop was worth the climb. Their encouragement and inspiring story providing the needed motivation to continue forward. …
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Irene Wintermyer: Mirror, Mirror
As I pondered this paradox, God directed me to 1 Peter 3:3-4 TV, “Don’t focus on decorating your exterior by doing your hair or putting on fancy jewelry or wearing fashionable clothes; let your adornment be what’s inside—the real you, the lasting beauty of a gracious and quiet spirit, in which God delights.” …
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Irene Wintermyer: Expect Extraordinary
Through many hours of writing and several boxes of tissues, items were scratched off my list, one-by-one. By the end of two weeks, my back pain disappeared. This exercise forced me to understand the person who caused me pain, and…
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Irene Wintermyer: Heavenly Heartwarming
An hour later the surgeon needed an extra hand—literally, to cup the heart while they worked around it…
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