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Creative Giving:
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Creative Giving:

Story. Painting. Poetry.

Have you ever spread paint across a page?

Did you use a brush or

maybe your fingertips?

Did you give yourself permission to make a mess?

Did you believe you gave your best,

and then wonder who ever gave you that idea?

There are few things we get to do without consequence.

by Heidi Goodmann

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Guest feature: Mother’s Day tribute
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Guest feature: Mother’s Day tribute

Welcome— my mother Lenora Louise Boek, a dear soul and spiritual mentor. She is a faithful prayer warrior for many. Everyone she meets instantly becomes a special name and face to her. She lovingly reaches in to your heart …

What has it been like to be a Mother?

How has mothering been a way of encouraging your life with God and experiencing His promises?

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Guest feature
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Guest feature

Article by Brian C Nixon:

Writing a poem causes me to ask: “Why has poetry had such a long-lasting influence in the world?”

The answer to the question can be complex, with tomes being written—from Aristotle on—providing insight and explanation.

But for me, the answer is simple: God is the archetype Poet and Creator; the foundation of all language begins with—and in—Him. Jesus is, after all, “the Word.” Furthermore, by inspiring writers of the Bible, God demonstrated the eternal value of words.

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Guest feature: Meeting God in the Pages
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Guest feature: Meeting God in the Pages

Meeting God in the Pages.

by Jenny Fulton, author and blogger

A pastor on social media recently posed the following comment and question: “The Bible was written by some 40 different people. Why do you think God used so many different people rather than just one person to convey His message and His Word?”

I thought it was an intriguing question…

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