Foundation of Faith

Where Are The Nine?

A story from ancient times was portrayed in a poem about two angels sent down to Earth to collect the prayers of humanity. The first angel was asked to gather only the prayers of petition, […]

Foundation of Faith

Are You Thankful?

Dear brothers and sisters and friends, do we belong to those people who have a desire in their hearts to give thanks to God?  For many it is not so. They view God’s works, but […]

Foundation of Faith

The Right Thanksgiving

It is good to look back on the fruits and yields of the season’s harvest and quietly contemplate: Have we truly appreciated the bounty of this year’s harvest? Was it received with grateful hearts from […]

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Thankful in God’s Hands

We are sincerely grateful to God for His blessings, help, and direction. God leads and guides His children in magnificent ways. Often the ways of God are hidden from us, “‘For My thoughts are not […]

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Nevertheless – Be Thankful!

Much has been said and written about giving thanks. We know the Bible prompts us multiple times to be thankful. But sometimes it’s difficult to live it out. Time and time again, negative things get […]

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Thankful in Difficult Days

“Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.”  Psalm 68:19, NIV As a family, especially in the last three years, we too have experienced how God helps bear our […]

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Thankful – Through the Tears

Everyone experiences hard times and bitter times in life. Even when things are going relatively well, you never know how soon trouble may come again.  Reasons for difficulties  Everyone has their own threshold or tolerance […]

Children's Corner

Enjoying All Things

“I don’t like oatmeal,” exclaimed Jack, looking at his mother. “And I don’t like prunes,” added Jean daringly, as both children knew they were not allowed to complain about their food. But this time their […]

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Thankful

“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 It is reported that while taking a walk, the German mystic,  Johannes Tauler von Strassburg, met […]