Author: Lisa Samra

Books

Old Books

I love books.  As a child, my secret goal was to read every book in the youth and children’s section of the local library.  I’m

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Our Daily Bread

I was sent a link to yesterday’s Our Daily Bread.  It was written by a member of our congregation, read by another member of our congregation

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Response to Current Events

Sandy Hook Statement

We were deeply saddened to hear of the horrific news of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut today.  As parents to elementary

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Navigate Life

NavigateLife – December 10

This Monday’s Navigate Life segment encouraged us to take time this season to appreciate the stories of Christmas. As you enjoy traditions and share memories with your

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National Adoption Month

Did you know that November is National Adoption Month in the U.S.?   It is also when we recognize Orphan Sunday, a Christian effort to promote and assist

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Poetry

Gratefulnesse

Following is a favorite poem of thanks we share with you.  Have a blessed Thanksgiving, Jim and Lisa GRATEFULNESSE by George Herbert, (1593-1633), Welsh-born English poet

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This is Not Where I Belong

What images does the word “home” create in your mind? The dictionary definition of “the place where someone lives permanently” doesn’t capture the feeling of

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Psalm 84 Exam

If you have been working through Psalm 84 with me, thank you. Are you ready for the final exam?  Below, are the first letters of

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Memorization Idea

Can you rearrange these words into part of Psalm 84? If you have been working on the verses this week, hopefully some key words helped

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The Sons of Korah

The Psalms are the Bible’s songbook but in modern times we primarily read them, and it is easy to forget that they were intended to be sung…

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Psalm 84

This is our last week to finish up  Psalm 84.  Thankfully, the last three verses of the Psalm (verses 10-12) are pretty familiar. It has been

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Life Interrupted

Well, this is what my wipe-off board I use for scripture memory has looked like for one month — Other than a little water that

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George Edward Samra

George Edward Samra, age 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Sept. 25 after a lengthy battle with dementia. We rejoice

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