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Revisiting Some Archived Articles that Have Not Been Lost, but May Have Been Forgotten and Are Worth a Fresh Read Original Post Date: July 25, 2011 I am not the most tuned-in observer in the world. Often my wife will recall the colors and decorations of a room. There...
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A Walk through Psalms: Finding Shelter Israeli scholar Yair Hoffman called Psalm 91 “an amulet Psalm.” He called it this due to its description of God’s abundant protection and with the thought that reciting it would give the person “God’s guarding power.” The idea of Scripture as an amulet feels...
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“Are you sure you want to drive this van all the way to Baton Rouge?” This is the question our mechanic asked us when we told him why we were repairing the alternator and rear air conditioning on our 2003 Chevy Venture minivan which showed nearly 230,000 miles on...
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As a kid, my favorite Scripture was Psalm 23. After my pastor gave me my first real Bible, I hovered over that beautiful section frequently. The Bible was a lovely, children’s version that he had inscribed to me, in his flowing, elegant handwriting. Most likely he gave it to...
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The Peacemaker Monthly Seeing the Hearts of Others by Cara McLauchlan “Instead of focusing on our own desires or dwelling on what others may do, we will rejoice in the Lord and bring him praise by depending on his forgiveness, wisdom, power, and love as we seek to faithfully...
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We know the Church is the global body of Christ, but how often do we really have the opportunity to get together with people of other denominations? Our Classical Conversations communities are a wonderful taste of such an experience. What a treasure to hear the words of someone from...
Read the Full ArticleThe Peacemaker Monthly The Beauty of Forgiveness by Cara McLauchlan “Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” — Colossians 3:13 I will never forget the day my sister let me drive her brand new red truck....
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Revisiting Some Archived Articles that Have Not Been Lost, but May Have Been Forgotten and Are Worth a Fresh Read Original Post Date: April 1, 2014 Easter is almost upon us! But before we can celebrate Easter we must first pass through the forty days before Easter, known as...
Read the Full ArticleThe Peacemaker Monthly Mending by Cara McLauchlan “Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.” — Ephesians 4:15 The summer before I went to high school, I made quilts for fire victims. Despite having only sewn...
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The Peacemaker Monthly Confessions of a Middle School Cheater by Cara McLauchlan “He who conceals his sin, does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” – The Peacemaker, page 117 Remember the expression “cheaters never win.” Well, sometimes they do. I am ashamed to say I...
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While cleaning out a cabin on my farm in 2013, I came across an old rustic wood table made of tree branches. My wife saw this piece during the cleanup process and suggested we take it home. It now lives on our back porch, sporting the decorations of the...
Read the Full ArticleThe Peacemaker Monthly Part Two – Get the Log Out of Your Eye Finding Delight by Cara McLauchlan “Our hearts are the wellsprings of our thoughts, desires, words, and actions. Therefore, it is also the source of our conflicts.” – The Peacemaker, page 102 The New Year always brings mixed...
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