Monthly Archives: March 2016

DEFORMED

I came across a tortured, twisted pine tree some years ago, high on a ridge—an ugly, misshapen thing at first glance. But I looked again and saw something deeper and better and thought of those whose deformities are overwhelmed by … Continue reading

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Morning Has Broken

Encore Morning has broken, like the first morning Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird Praise for the singing, praise for the morning Praise for the springing fresh from the word —Eleanor Farjean Ever since I first read G. K. … Continue reading

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A Note from Marti from John’s Bedside

First, I want to thank everyone for their prayers for John’s recovery. Not only does God always hear our every prayer, John heard your prayers for him. Please check out John’s Facebook page dating from March 23rd to last night, … Continue reading

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Guest Post: The Horse and Her Boy – David Roper

“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience” (Colossians 3:12). My father raised cutting horses, among other things. Consequently I grew up working around horses most of my young life. Unlike … Continue reading

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Guest Post: THE PROPER WAY TO PRAY

THE PROPER WAY TO PRAY by David Roper “The proper way for a man to pray,” Said Deacon Lemuel Keyes, “And the only proper attitude, Is down upon the knees.” “No, I should say the way to pray,” Said Reverend … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Tight lines

“Always be ready” (1 Peter 3:15). There’s a blessing we fly–fishers bestow upon our piscatorial brothers: “May you have a tight line,” by which we mean, may you always have a trout on your line As I’ve gotten older, however, … Continue reading

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No use fishing where they ain’t

by David Roper, Guest to the Catch “I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment…” (Philippians 1:9). I have a good friend that I fish with now and then. He’s a very … Continue reading

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The Secret of Beauty

  by David Roper, Guest to the Catch I came across a tortured, twisted pine tree some years ago, high on a ridge—an ugly, misshapen thing at first glance. But I looked again and saw something deeper and better and … Continue reading

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Right on time

Well the light in the world may be dim But the light of Christ has always been He will shine; right on time. And just when you think your hope is gone And you’re feeling like you can’t go on … Continue reading

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God is in control

Marti loathes hospitals. And that’s only the half of it. When she was in high school, she tried to work in one and that lasted a very short period of time until she had to walk off the job. I’m … Continue reading

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