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2018-03-30T05:54:02-07:00

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Spring: A Picture of the Resurrection

Last updated on: March 30, 2018 at 5:54 am By Brenda Renee Coats

As I write this, I’m wrapped up in a scarf and fleece jacket. It snowed yesterday. More snow is expected in about an hour. Yes, it’s Spring. But Easter comes early this year and where I live, that means chilly weather. Still, there are signs of new life. The grass is greening up. There are buds on what I call the Bushy Bush (because I don’t know what type of bush it is) out front that sprouts adorable, dainty... Read more

2018-03-27T23:45:28-07:00

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The Beautiful, Terrible Cross

Last updated on: March 27, 2018 at 11:45 pm By Brenda Renee Coats

When The Lord of the Rings came out, I refused to watch it. I had never read the books, but I was familiar with the story enough to know that much of it was dark and full of evil – enough for me to stiff arm the entire trilogy. I’ve always been very impressionable, which has resulted in also being unable to stomach a lot of dramatic literature and movies that have been put out, whether old or new. Well, eventually,... Read more

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2018-03-22T19:14:29-07:00

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The Best Place To Dwell

Last updated on: March 22, 2018 at 7:14 pm By Brenda Renee Coats

*Who dwells within His most secret place Is never far from His blessed grace. ‘Neath His great shadow all will be well; No better place now for us to dwell. Refrain: The secret place of God most high, The shadow of our mighty King; The dwelling place where angels cry Is where our praise will forever ring. It’s amazing how easy it is to get out from under the shadow of the one who cares for us most. My... Read more

2018-03-21T08:45:31-07:00

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The One Thing I’d Do Differently As A Parent

Last updated on: March 21, 2018 at 8:45 am By Brenda Renee Coats

There are factors in a person’s base personality, childhood experiences, etc. that determine how that person turns out. One of my attributes is that I’m quiet. Not a Chatty Cathy. Odd for a woman, I know. Also odd for a writer. I have learned to converse with others, but I walk away physically and mentally drained every time. Yes, I’m an introvert. Those who know me now might be surprised to learn that I was an extremely shy child,... Read more

2018-03-02T08:57:54-07:00

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American Government Makes A Miserable Savior

Last updated on: March 2, 2018 at 8:57 am By Brenda Renee Coats

When I was a kid, we didn’t expect much from the government. Meaning, Americans (at the least the majority of them) didn’t want a large government. Americans valued freedom more than they valued “free” healthcare or “free” college or “free” anything. I use quotation marks around the word free because, as I was taught as a child, nothing is truly free. Someone always pays. But I digress. The point is, I didn’t live in a world where citizens called upon... Read more

2018-02-28T01:35:57-07:00

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The Christian’s Season of Suffering

Last updated on: February 28, 2018 at 1:35 am By Brenda Renee Coats

Cabin fever has been a legit struggle for me lately. We haven’t had a particularly hard winter, but of course it’s at least been cold enough to warrant staying in and doing mostly sedentary activities unless kitchen duty has called. A gentleman at church last Sunday was talking to me about the Seasons, and I noted how Spring was teasing us as of late. The days warm up briefly. Then they get windy and a snow storm blows in, gathering... Read more

2018-02-22T23:41:24-07:00

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Why I’ll Always Be Grateful To Billy Graham

Last updated on: February 22, 2018 at 11:41 pm By Brenda Renee Coats

Since the death of Billy Graham yesterday, February 21, my social media feeds have been inundated with quotes, blogs, videos, personal opinions, and stories about the well-known evangelist. I don’t have any experience with Billy Graham, personally, but he no doubt had an impact on my life. Let me explain. For me, Billy Graham is a bit of a childhood icon. I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s. We weren’t wealthy. Just regular, small town folk trying to make... Read more

2018-02-20T23:45:31-07:00

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New Talking Points After The Parkland Massacre

Last updated on: February 20, 2018 at 11:45 pm By Brenda Renee Coats

Last week, I chose to remain quiet about the Parkland school shooting. I thought it best to listen a while, both to God and people. For me, that’s proven a good practice. While I’m still as sad and angry as the next gal about the whole ordeal, I’m excited to see a few new talking points come up in discussions I’ve been privy to. Sure, the same old arguments came up. Mostly right and left gun control talking points. That’s... Read more

2018-02-16T22:18:32-07:00

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On Failed New Year’s Resolutions

Last updated on: February 16, 2018 at 10:18 pm By Brenda Renee Coats

As I write this, Valentine’s Day has dawned. It’s dark outside. In Broward County, it’s even darker. Darker than it ever has been, perhaps. But I find myself not wanting to talk about one more school shooting. Nothing’s going to change until we change, and I weary of throwing pearls before swine, as the Bible would say, by telling others that Jesus is the ultimate answer to crime and how we react to crime, only to have my words... Read more

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2018-02-13T22:58:51-07:00

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Christ the Best Husband

Last updated on: February 13, 2018 at 10:58 pm By Brenda Renee Coats

Below is an excerpt from George Whitefield’s sermon entitled Christ the Best Husband, preached to a Society of Young Ladies. Please read it, and then I will comment briefly (*cough). Consider who the Lord Jesus is, whom you are invited to espouse yourselves unto. He is the best husband. There is none comparable to Jesus Christ. Do you desire one that is great? He is of the highest dignity, he is the glory of heaven, the darling of eternity,... Read more

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