Sep 09
Harvest is here. Farmers are in the fields harvesting crops and will be gathering them for the next several months. One of my favorite books of the Old Testament, Ruth, is set in the context of the barley harvest. Ruth and her mother-in-law have returned back to Bethlehem, which is an agricultural area with fertile …
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Dec 04
Christmas is the season of giving. We purchase gifts for our family and friends and think much about how much they cost. Do you know that you can give some priceless gifts all year long that will not cost you a thing? Here are four priceless gifts that will not cost you a dime! A …
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Nov 21
Under the old law of Moses the children of Israel could offer a free-will Thanksgiving offering (Lev. 7:11-15). When their hearts were moved with gratitude the law prescribed a specific sacrifice they could journey to the temple and make. It involved giving an animal sacrifice or different types of cakes. The worshipper gave back to …
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Aug 12
In ladies’ class this morning we were studying through Mark 12. It contains the story of the poor widow who gave “two small copper coins, which make a penny.” Jesus remarked when pointing out this widow to his disciples, “Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who …
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