Dinner at the Schlaacks

Enter through the front door of my home and it would not be unlikely for you to be greeted by at least one of my six children, either dressed in the latest hero costume or donning last nights evening wear (pajamas) and a new contemporary do (disheveled hair) About four...

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No Vacancy

An alarming epidemic is arising among the Christian community, those who are called to be “Fishers of Men”. We have placed a “No Vacancy” sign on our time and our lives. We have lost sight of God’s calling for us to go out into the world and instead have created...

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New Day Resolutions

As we start another new year, God in his wisdom has guided me to be studying Lamentations 3. We look for times to begin anew with making desired changes in our lives and often choose the beginning of the year. We have New Year resolutions that may include time in...

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Wanderings

So be careful to do what the Lord your God has commanded you; do not turn aside to the right or to the left. Walk in all the way that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the...

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THE BIGGEST LOSER

Before you get too excited this is not about losing weight, sorry. Better yet, it is about how you and I view ourselves. If I were to be completely honest with you, sometimes I think that I am pretty great. Fortunately, time and circumstances make their way into my life...

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Well Done

Well-spoken words bring satisfaction; well-done work has its own reward.  Proverbs 12:14 (The Message) How often are we satisfied with the job we have done and seek no more reward than the knowledge of having done well?  Our society promotes going after awards and accolades.  We don’t feel good about...

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That’s Hospitality?

Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. Hebrews 13:2 (New Living Translation) While visiting my daughter in San Antonio, I went to church with her and took away a great definition of hospitality. We often think of hospitality...

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THOSE LITTLE RASCALS

Being the mother of six children, I find myself entrenched in plenty of excitement. Each of my children are uniquely gifted to bring an abundance of excitement into my day. Frankly, sometimes I wonder “How am I going to handle this? What should I do?” I know that I will...

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“I Married a Fool”

No, this is not Cherie’s description of our marriage.  This is Abigail’s description of her marriage in 1 Sam 25.25.  This is another instance where it pays mighty dividends to study the definition of Hebrew proper names.  Abigail is married to Nabal.  The word Nabal means “a fool.” One wonders...

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