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Back to Normal
We are officially in the midst of the “in-between” week of Christmas and New Year’s Day. Feeling a little sad because Christmas is over? What about the sights and sounds around you? I had dropped off a small gift to two of my fellow volunteers at our local senior center and was heading back to…
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The Light of the World
The Light of the World “The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined” Isaiah 9:2 KJV. On Tuesday, November 25, 2027, Kevin and I headed to Strasburg, PA, where he would soon settle in for…
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The ABCs of the Character of God
The ABCs of the Character of God “Train up a child in the way he should go,And when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV) Father’s Day is only a week away, but it’s never too early to remind our children (and ourselves) of God’s character. Check out traits of…
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Thankful
Happy Birthday! Birthdays. We all have one day each year when we can celebrate. Yes, individuals of all ages have one, which means the more we have, the older we become. My brother and I share the same birthday, but ten years apart. I would like to thank him for accepting this fact and allowing…
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The Table Is Set
Holy Week Although the table setting may differ, believers worldwide celebrate Jesus’ last supper with His disciples at various times of the year, especially during Holy Week. What started out as the Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday ended up as Jesus’s crucifixion on Good Friday. Hopefully, you have either seen or heard about…
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God is Faithful
God is Faithful These last few days, we’ve experienced various weather conditions: We’ve had snow and freezing rain. The sun came out and we started hoping that Spring would soon be near. This past weekend we had rain for two (2) days. The wind had increased significantly, making the day feel even colder. In the…
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New Year, New Plans
New Year, New Plans The holidays were amazing! We celebrated the birthday of our Lord and then, a week later, the beginning of a new year. For many of us, 2024 was a difficult and challenging year: family and friends continued to deal with sicknesses, financial loss, losing their jobs, and the brokenness of grief…
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He Was There All The Time
He Was There All The Time Looking back on another year, I’m sure we can all agree that 2024 had many obstacles, challenges, sorrows, joys, and blessings. During this year, many of us have lost loved ones; suffered financial hardships; severed relations, and experienced declining health. As devastating as all these are, God has brought…
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Giving at Christmas
Giving at Christmas This time of the year we especially remember God’s Best Gift when He sent us His Son to live among us. “For God so loved the world that He gave His One and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 (NIV) These days, there are numerous ways…
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Thank You
Thank You Gratitude is sweet every day. During the holidays, we are reminded to thank God for His goodness and His blessings. At Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry, we have so many reasons for which to be thankful. Reverend Kevin and I started a few years back by handing out food to our neighbors in…