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THE PARADE FINALLY BEGINS!

Luke and The Lost We got up early to get a good spot. We wait on the sidewalk, coffee in hand on a chilly morning, waiting for the parade to begin. We don’t want to miss our grandson as he … Continue reading

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WHAT COUNTS

Luke and The Lost As we continue the “parade of God’s salvation” from yesterday’s blog, we find ourselves listening to the preaching of John and asking ourselves questions that evaluate the condition of our hearts. I remember a little girl … Continue reading

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LINING UP FOR THE BIG PARADE

Luke and The Lost My grandson has joined marching band. Being from a musical family, we are proud of this “step” for him. He is at band camp this week. He is discovering that there will be a ton of … Continue reading

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SEARCHING

Luke and The Lost “Let’s take our grandson to the mall”, I said one day many years ago. It was a beautiful day. Randy and I had an unexpected day off together. So we packed up Joey who was a … Continue reading

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PRAYERFUL EXPECTANCY

Luke and The Lost We live our lives for God with the best intentions, but then unexpected things happen. For a few moments, we stall in our faith. Our focus becomes dim and confusion sets in about who we are … Continue reading

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MARY PONDERED

Luke and The Lost To ponder is focusing one’s thoughts and attention on something so as to understand it deeply. When something, good or questionable, happens in or around us, it is good to ponder. To think more deeply, asking … Continue reading

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CLEARLY GOD

Luke and The Lost We had searched for a home to purchase for our growing family for over a year. We would bid on “just the right house” we thought would suit our needs. Each time the deal would fall through. … Continue reading

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GOD’S GIFT TO MARY…ELIZABETH

Luke and The Lost There will be times when God will ask you to join Him in a work that will seem awkward and too challenging in other’s eyes for you to do. You are giddy with excitement because of … Continue reading

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GOOD MORNING, BEAUTIFUL!

Luke and The Lost How do you wake up each morning? Do you groan with each snap, crackle and pop of your bones trying to move? Do you say, “Good Lord, it’s morning.” (No smile) or do you say, “Good … Continue reading

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YOU’RE WELCOME!

Luke and The Lost Most of us, most of the time feel left out–misfits. We don’t belong. Other seem to be so confident, so sure of themselves, “insiders” who know the ropes, old hands in a club from which we … Continue reading

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