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BY DAWN REED We are studying about anger in Sunday School. So, we made volcanoes. Stirring flour, salt and warm water together, we kneaded the dough, then shaped it around cans to make volcano shapes. This Sunday we plan to paint them. I never made a volcano in school. Neither did my kids – even

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BY DAWN REED When Lynn* came in for Bible study at the jail, it was clear she was struggling. As she shared some of her story, we realized she had struggled her whole life. She told of the abuse she suffered as a young child, bringing tears to my eyes. Burned. Molested. How could parents/family

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BY DAWN REED When I read true stories of people in the Bible who turn from the Lord, my stomach clenches. I know what is coming. “Don’t do it!” I want to yell. But their story has already been written. I only have to turn the page to see what happened. Second Chronicles 28 and

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BY DAWN REED Our Christmas decorations came down last night. It was Feb. 1. Since they went up in early October, it was probably time. I usually drag my Crocs when the day comes to un-decorate the parsonage – not my favorite thing at all. The tree, lights, candles, smells, curtains, and pillows all contribute

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BY DAWN REED When reports of Snowmageddon began swirling in the weather forecasts, we braced ourselves. Crowds raced to the store for milk and bread to endure the storm. Many grabbed extra toilet paper – a leftover panic from COVID. Snow was projected anywhere from 1 inch to 4 feet, followed by up to 2

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BY DAWN REED I had wanted to raise my hands in church for years. God has been so good to me; He certainly deserved it. When I read the verses about raising my hands, or sang songs that mentioned it, I felt convicted. I raised my hands at home and in the car, yet at

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BY DAWN REED In Psalm 23:6, David wrote, “Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life…” (NIV). There are many translations and interpretations of what he meant by his words. Because the Bible is alive and active (Hebrews 4:12), it speaks differently each time we read it. Today, Psalm 23:6

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BY DAWN REED My cellphone had been acting weird for a while. Everything was running slowly. I didn’t get much service, though my co-workers – with the same phone carrier and sitting right beside me – had no trouble at all. The sound for calls had not worked for a year and a half. Every

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BY DAWN REED First, the good news. Dixie found Jesus. Dixie is the precious and wonderful dog my beloved rescued over a year ago. We had not had a dog in over 30 years but fell head over paws in love. We are thankful to have her as a part of our family. Really, Dixie

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BY DAWN REED At work. That is where it started. On a regular, boring, nothing-ever-happens-around-here night. Suddenly, the sky exploded with light, and they were face down, surrounded by glory. It was the very first Christmas. Luke 2:8-20 reports the exciting and terrifying event in detail. The shepherds – considered outcasts of society – received

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