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What Does God Want? (Part 2)

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Cindy Skillman

God had something in mind when He created the heavens and the earth.  What was it? Scripture gives us three major metaphors for God’s eternal purpose; the family, the bride, and the garden/temple/city. But what do they mean? How do … Continue reading →

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Taki Goes Home 6

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Cindy Skillman

Close Encounter The pride was not large. Maybe not even large enough to be called a pride. Taki and the handler watched it for a few hours, and then headed back. The handler didn’t give Taki meat that afternoon, nor … Continue reading →

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Don't be a Straggler!

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Cindy Skillman

9/16/09: This word has some history. I’m reading a book right now that, while I’m sure it has a lot of good stuff in it, is a bit discouraging at the start. The book asserts that no one can do … Continue reading →

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John 1:10-13

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Cindy Skillman

Our church is studying the book of John. Here’s what I believe God gave me while meditating on chapter 1:10-13. It ties in with the stuff on verses 5-9, which was my last post, so if you didn’t see it … Continue reading →

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John 1:5-9

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Cindy Skillman

Our church is studying the gospel of John, and we’ve just begun. I figured we’d go on until we finished chapter one, but I was WRONG! Everyone else said that if we did that, we’d be in John forever. Well, … Continue reading →

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Please Pray for Rifqa

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Cindy Skillman

Yes, this does happen right here in the supposedly immune USA. Rifqa was sent back to Ohio by a Florida judge today. Pray she will not be forced to return to her family, that God will fill her with His … Continue reading →

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A Word of Comfort for the Bride

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Cindy Skillman

There’s been a lot of scary stuff posted lately about trouble coming to the western church, and I think it’s straight on. The brothers and sisters have been exhorting us to take care of the state of our relationship with … Continue reading →

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An Odd Dream (Updated)

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Cindy Skillman

I had a dream a couple of weeks ago. Because it is controversial and a bit harsher than I really feel comfortable with, I’ve hesitated to post it here, but God has been prodding me. Please feel free to give … Continue reading →

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What (or Who) is Church For?

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Cindy Skillman

Debs has gotten quite a lot of response to her simple question (below). Simple question…. Posted by: Debs on: July 22, 2009 Do you believe the church is intended for the believer or non-believer…and why? Think about it, it’s not … Continue reading →

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Sweeter than Honey

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Cindy Skillman

This evening as I was waiting to pick my daughter up from work, I decided to have my quiet time, which I had missed this morning. Honestly, I really wanted to read one of the watercolor books I had with … Continue reading →

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