“Welcome!” We see it everywhere we enter, from front door mats and entrances to shops…to emails we open after we’ve signed up for something. We talked last post about peace being near. You may be saying, “I don’t feel at peace.” So, let’s dig… Continue Reading “Welcome, Peace!”
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For those of you who know us and are jumping to conclusions in your mind,…No, we’re NOT pregnant!! We’re, actually, going to talk about a name given to a particular baby boy and the name’s meaning. Naming a child is always a big deal.… Continue Reading “It’s a Boy!! What’s His Name?!?”
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I know we have been marinating on a similar theme for three posts already, but the LORD has made it clear that He wants us to know Him for Who He is! Today, we are going to continue looking at Jesus, A Wonder–a name… Continue Reading “Wonder…Son Will Judge”
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Written by Guest Writer, Ben SytsmaAssistant Principal/5th Grade FacultyCalvary Schools of Holland Each summer, I attempt to read through at least a few classic books. Many of these wonderful books, I did not have the opportunity to read while in school, so I am… Continue Reading “Dealing with Uncertainty”
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Posted on November 21, 2020
by Michelle Taylor Baum
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The clouds to our East looked dark and ominous as we drove. We knew the forecast was calling for severe thunderstorms with possible tornados, and those clouds looked every bit capable of producing such weather. Our grandma had passed away, and we were determined… Continue Reading “God is Present in the Storm”
Category: LifeTags: Best Way, Capabilities, Clouding Our Vision, Confidence, Difficult times, Giving God Glory, God is moving, God is Working, God's Care, God's Consuming Presence, God's Guidance, God's Leading, God's Plan, God's Power, God's Presence, God's Protection, God's providence, Grief, Health Challenges, Health Issues, Hidden, Holy Spirit, Israelites, Lift Your Spirits, Medical Tests, Never Leave You, Our Way, Parting the Red Sea, Pillar of Cloud, Pillar of Fire, Praises, Praising God, Prayer, Roundabout Way, Safety, Storms, Storms of Life, Words of Life
Posted on November 16, 2020
by Michelle Taylor Baum
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Have you noticed an uptick in dissatisfied people? If it’s not related to Covid or the election, it’s their health, spouse, kids, job…you name it! They may say it’s nothing…maybe a hole in their sock that’s making them cranky, but they sure are making… Continue Reading “Complaining…What’s the Cure?!?”
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