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A NEW Bible Study by Mary Kassian:  “Knowing God by Name - A Personal Encounter”
God knows your name.  Do you know HIS?
God is too big, too magnificent for a single name.  Consider this:  the God whose many names include Creator, Provider, Ruler, and Redeemer wants you to know Him more intimately. Mary Kassian’s new study [...]

18Aug2008 | Mary | 0 comments | Continued
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Cool Down your Hot Head

Control Anger before it Burns you (Part One)
All of us get angry from time to time. The Bible has valuable instruction about how to manage this volatile emotion. This is the first of two articles outlining what the Apostle Paul taught his friends in Ephesus about anger.
“For the anger of man does not [...]

17Aug2008 | Mary | 1 comment | Continued
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Curing Your Ill Will

It’s game time.  The coach is starting his favorite players.  For what seems like the hundredth time this season, your child is warming the bench.  You sit in the stands with the other parents and dutifully clap and cheer - but inside, you harbor the malicious hope that your child’s teammates will play poorly, that [...]

5May2008 | Mary | 0 comments | Continued
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Tit-for-Tat

Tit-for-Tat is the name of a Laurel and Hardy slapstick comedy released in 1935. In the film, Stan & Ollie open a hardware shop right next to Charlie Hall’s grocery store. A misunderstanding occurs and Hall takes revenge on Stan & Ollie. Stan & Ollie retaliate. The back-and-forth antics start with silly attacks such as [...]

30Apr2008 | Mary | 2 comments | Continued
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Green with Envy

Your sister has just moved into a beautiful new home and instead of being happy for her, you’ve got a little green-eyed monster putting the squeeze on your heart. Outwardly you’re all smiles and congratulations, but inwardly you resent the fact that she’s getting ahead while you’re spinning your wheels – stuck in a rut.
Envy [...]

28Apr2008 | Mary | 2 comments | Continued
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On Eagles Wings

From time to time, Brent and I spot Eagle’s nests while hiking. Watching these mighty birds swoop and soar and care for their young is a fascinating pastime. Eagles build their nests in crags high up on mountains. When their young reach a certain age, the parents stir the nest, and throw the little ones [...]

1Nov2007 | Mary | 4 comments | Continued
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The Power of Praise

Last season, TV viewers cast nearly 500 million votes in support of their favorite contestants on American Idol. It’s natural to express praise for that which we enjoy. We promote the music of our favorite artist; discuss the skill of an admired athlete; recommend the food of a good restaurant; or describe the beauty of [...]

29Apr2007 | Mary | 1 comment | Continued