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2023-09-27T16:29:22-04:00

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Lord, Can You Send Martha Over to Clean My House?

Last updated on: September 27, 2023 at 4:29 pm By Ellen Fannon

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Are You a Martha Trying to Live in a Mary World? Lord, I want to be like Mary today, but can you send Martha over to clean my house? I found that quote during extensive research on Google, and it so perfectly fits my personality I just had to share it. Now be honest. How many women can relate? I believe there are a lot of us Marthas trying to do our best in a Mary world. After all, someone... Read more

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2023-10-03T12:11:06-04:00

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Improved Mental Health Benefits Linked to Spirituality

Last updated on: October 3, 2023 at 12:11 pm By Ellen Fannon

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How Can I Be Joyful When I’m Depressed? Today, I am veering away from humor in recognition of World Mental Health Day. Inherently, as Christians, we often have the mindset that we should be continually joyful regardless of our circumstances. I Thessalonians 5:18 says, Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (NIV). But in reality, we live in a fallen world, and Christians are as vulnerable to depression and other mental disorders... Read more

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2023-09-25T12:17:58-04:00

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Was Jesus The Favorite Child of Mary and Joseph?

Last updated on: September 25, 2023 at 12:17 pm By Ellen Fannon

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Was there a favorite child in your family? Can you imagine growing up as one of Jesus’ siblings? If you’re anything like me, you probably had that one sibling who you just knew was your parents’ favorite child, regardless of how they kept reassuring you they loved all their children equally. He or she was the perfect kid who made straight A’s, made all-state in sports, won the county-wide science fair and spelling bee, and volunteered in his spare time... Read more

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2023-09-21T13:02:50-04:00

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6 Reasons Why God Should Have Sent Chocolate Rather Than Manna

Last updated on: September 21, 2023 at 1:02 pm By Ellen Fannon

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In 1753, Linnaeus designated the tree Theobroma cacao, which translates to “cacao, food of the gods.” If that statement is true, it makes me wonder why God didn’t send chocolate from heaven instead of manna when the Israelites were wandering in the desert for forty years. Admittedly one might argue that chocolate might not fare so well in the desert heat, but God, being omnipotent, could surely have done something to overcome that little problem. I’m also willing to... Read more

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2023-09-14T14:40:39-04:00

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Could the Apostle Paul Be a Successful Writer by Today’s Publishing Standards?

Last updated on: September 14, 2023 at 2:40 pm By Ellen Fannon

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Which Biblical author has the worst run-on sentences? In my quest to be a better author, I am trying to learn to avoid common writing mistakes, such as run-on sentences, showing rather than telling, and author intrusion. But as bad as my writing faux pas are, I’ll tell you who was the worst at run-on sentences—the apostle Paul. Yes, the apostle Paul, who wrote over half of the New Testament. Look up Ephesians 1:3-14. (It’s too long to print.) This... Read more

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2023-09-05T12:37:40-04:00

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5 Reasons Quiet Time is Hard to Find: Unveiling the Silent Chaos:

Last updated on: September 5, 2023 at 12:37 pm By Ellen Fannon

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I try to have quiet time with the Lord every day. I really do. I am the pastor’s wife and the adult Sunday school teacher, for heaven’s sake. I’m supposed to lead by example. But the devil just knows when those times are and if he does whatever he can to sabotage my time with God. It can be totally peaceful for an entire hour, but I guarantee the minute I sit down to read a devotion or pray,... Read more

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2023-09-02T12:27:35-04:00

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Is the Price of Beauty Worth the Fortune We Pay?

Last updated on: September 2, 2023 at 12:27 pm By Ellen Fannon

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What does Scripture say about physical beauty? Scripture tells us we should not place undue emphasis on our outward beauty. 1 Pet: 3:3-4 says, Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. I am also aware through the Word and general observation of... Read more

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2023-08-23T10:26:48-04:00

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8 Practical Veterinary Tips For Making Painful End-of-Life Decisions

Last updated on: August 23, 2023 at 10:26 am By Ellen Fannon

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Suicide? I once had a client call me in an outrage the day after I neutered her cat to tell me the cat was dead. Dead! This is every veterinarian’s worst nightmare—to have a routine surgery patient die unexpectedly. I racked my brain. There had been absolutely nothing out of the ordinary with the neuter operation. There was no bleeding, everything was tied off neatly, the anesthesia went well, and the recovery was quick. The cat was young and healthy,... Read more

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2023-08-23T10:27:32-04:00

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Are Women Really Equal When It Comes To Scary Bugs?

Last updated on: August 23, 2023 at 10:27 am By Ellen Fannon

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I am woman, hear me roar-especially at bugs I am all for equal opportunity for women. After all, I am one. And I’ve personally experienced gender discrimination. So, having established that I am all for women’s liberation (I am woman, hear me roar, and all that), I do have to say that there is still one area in a man’s world where I truly believe no woman should dare to venture. What might that area be, you ask? Killing... Read more

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2023-08-16T15:41:32-04:00

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The Real Reason to Blame Eve (12 Steps to Buying Jeans)

Last updated on: August 16, 2023 at 3:41 pm By Ellen Fannon

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Why Women Can’t Find Jeans That Fit Is there anything more frustrating than trying to find a new pair of jeans that actually fits? I’m obviously talking to women here, as men simply walk into the store, look for their waist size and length, and buy jeans without even trying them on. They do the same thing with swim suits. It is so unfair! But back to the ladies’ jeans. You ladies know how you have that one pair that... Read more

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