Sabbath Sunday: Chosen
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Sabbath Sunday: Chosen

As soon as I took this picture, it hit me hard. Because I could relate. That leaf looked so out of place. So last season. And alone. Cold and lonely wondering why it has to be this way. Of all the Christmas stories out there growing up, I would cry watching Rudolph. Because before I…

His Best by Teresa Pollard
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His Best by Teresa Pollard

His Best      I was fifteen.  Much too old to believe in Santa Claus.  Besides, I didn’t need him.  I had my own godmother; no, not a fairy godmother, but close enough.  My godmother, Lillian Holmes, known to me and fifty-some foster children as Mama Lil, loved me like I was her own daughter.  I…

Thanksgiving 2013: Perspective and Abundance
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Thanksgiving 2013: Perspective and Abundance

Thanksgiving speaks so many things to me. Pumpkin pie. Turkey. Thanksgiving parade. Family. Time passing on traditions in the kitchen. No matter where we are, Ohio or New York, just the four of us or extended family, I always try to take extra time to reflect on our blessings. The word God gave me for…

Giving Thanks by Teresa Pollard
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Giving Thanks by Teresa Pollard

Giving Thanks  Give thanks to Him, bless His name.  For the Lord  is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting and His faithfulness to all generations.  Psalm 100:4b-5 NASB       All my life, Thanksgiving has been one of the most joyous occasions I can remember.  When I was young, we would spend it at Grandma’s house with all my aunts…

Today, I’m Thankful by Carole Brown
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Today, I’m Thankful by Carole Brown

Today, I’m Thankful   Nearly two years ago, I made a decision. Every Monday on my blog (http://sunnebnkwrtr.blogspot.com/) I would post a few things I’m thankful for. In spite of the fact it’s a favorite post by readers, some might ask: do you ever run out of items to list? The answer is no. Not…