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Where is the Joy?
While walking through a shopping mall or a grocery store, I often hear the strains of " Joy to the World ," a popular Christmas carol,...
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Dec 18, 20242 min read
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Nothing is too small
“Casting all your care upon him; for he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7 KJV). One warm summer morning, I woke up and headed for the kitchen....
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Jul 20, 20244 min read
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Step Out Beyond Belief
It was a profound moment when I parted from the things I had collected from family and friends over the last forty-plus years - all of my...
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Jun 12, 20242 min read
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Tips for Living Without Regrets
Have you ever come to the start of a new year and find yourself regretting things about the past year? I have, and it can certainly cast...
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Jan 10, 20242 min read
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Where is the peace?
Light suddenly flooded the night sky, and an angel appeared, startling the shepherds with the announcement of a Savior. Then, the heavens...
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Dec 21, 20234 min read
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WOULD YOU CHOOSE A MANGER?
The child of prophecy, Creator of all things, supreme Ruler of heaven and earth, is born in a lowly manger, with only humble...
authorsandyhasting
Dec 7, 20232 min read
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Are You in Awe of God?
Awesome! We often use this word when talking about an event or experience. What have you experienced that put you in awe? Was it the...
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Sep 19, 20233 min read
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Feeling Insecure?
Listening to newscasts, reading the daily newspaper, or tuning into social media does not promote a feeling of security. Society says...
authorsandyhasting
Aug 31, 20232 min read
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Lessons from the ranch
As we walked through the barn this morning, I heard Sage say, "What are you doing up there?" I saw one of our young black hens standing...
authorsandyhasting
Jun 17, 20232 min read
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How to Respond to Changes in Life
What one thing do we all experience regardless of age, race, ethnic group, gender, social status, or income? It is change. Our bodies,...
authorsandyhasting
Apr 28, 20234 min read
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Well Done
His feet were bleeding from open blisters, and his hands and legs were cramping almost beyond endurance. This young man was reaching the...
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Mar 14, 20233 min read
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Bold Courage
The eyes of the hungry lion were fixed on his prey. Slowly, deliberately he eased forward, placing one huge paw in front of the other,...
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Feb 20, 20232 min read
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The Key to Victory
Have you ever said, “I would never”, only to have to eat those words later? Peter declared his allegiance to Christ by stating that he...
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Jan 24, 20233 min read
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Get ready for the ride!
Starting a new year is like getting on a roller coaster blindfolded. Our emotions are a mixture of anticipation, apprehension,...
authorsandyhasting
Jan 5, 20232 min read
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Is Happiness linked to Contentment?
Many Christians are captivated by their desire for comfort, ease, and prosperity. Voices on television, radio, and social media tell us...
authorsandyhasting
Dec 9, 20224 min read
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Be Real
Steve, a young philosophy student, had the assignment to investigate various religions and then write his conclusions about them. On a...
authorsandyhasting
Dec 2, 20222 min read
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How to Soothe Your Pain
It is astounding how good it feels to place cold ice on a burn or soothing ointment on a cut. These don't make the injury disappear, but...
authorsandyhasting
Nov 17, 20222 min read
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Is Your Life Changing?
Leaves are beginning to change colors, and the countryside looks like a beautiful painter’s palette. The sun is hiding its face much...
authorsandyhasting
Oct 26, 20222 min read
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JUST SIMPLY FLOAT
A few years ago, my husband and I had the opportunity to swim in the Dead Sea in Israel. I had always heard you could not sink in the...
authorsandyhasting
Oct 18, 20223 min read
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Lost Love
Two young people fall in love. They can hardly wait to be together and can spend countless hours talking and sharing their feelings,...
authorsandyhasting
Sep 11, 20222 min read
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