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Who do you call out to?
BY DAWN REED A dental office is made up of two parts: the front and the back. The front half is where paperwork is done, appointments are made, money is transacted. The back is where the action is: teeth are cleaned, cavities are filled, teeth are extracted, and where we work on braces and Invisalign.…
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Waiting on God
BY DAWN REED Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding, (Proverbs 3:5). Sometimes it is not so easy. In Luke, Chapter 1, we find the story of Elizabeth, a woman who loved God and walked with Him. She had been young once and had married a…
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Still dealing with anger
BY DAWN REED My favorite thing is when the Lord speaks tenderly through His Word. Alive and active (Hebrews 4:12), He gently leads, encourages, and directs. My not favorite thing is when the white-hot tip of the Sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17) pierces and convicts me all the way to the bone marrow. Such…
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Volcanoes and anger
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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Being kind in jail
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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Following in the footsteps
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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Wrapping up the Christmas season
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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The lion, the bear and the blizzard
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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I will lift up my hands
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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What follows behind
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…
