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Heather Thomas Van Deren
- Dec 30, 2019
- 2 min
Mama, Biscuits and Jesus
In my opinion, there’s a few things we need to think on in the New Year. Like mama, and biscuits. And Jesus. Wait….. you say, “What do ...
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Heather Thomas Van Deren
- May 12, 2019
- 2 min
Everybody say “Amen”!!...... or maybe not?
I say “Amen” alot, to many different things. It has become a natural response for me. God is good! “Amen!” After ending a song. “Ame...
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Heather Thomas Van Deren
- Dec 31, 2017
- 2 min
The Cage - author unknown
I was walking through town the other day when I saw a young boy coming toward me swinging a bird cage. On the bottom of the cage were th...
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Heather Thomas Van Deren
- Sep 25, 2017
- 2 min
Let it go!
Are you holding on to a grudge, hate or otherwise ungodly attitude toward someone in your life? My brothers & sisters in Christ, please k...
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Heather Thomas Van Deren
- Aug 30, 2016
- 3 min
Principles in Christian Liberty
A born-again Christian (John Chptr. 3) has something that no other human has: real freedom; liberty; a true reason to live. In the Bibl...
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Heather Thomas Van Deren
- Aug 28, 2016
- 3 min
No Payback Needed
When I moved to the country as a married adult, my small family bought our first farm. Oh, we already owned a few horses, & I was no str...
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Heather Thomas Van Deren
- Mar 9, 2016
- 2 min
Slip Sliding Away!
"Slip sliding away, slip sliding away - You know the nearer your destination, the more you're slip sliding away" - Simon & Garfunkle Song...
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Heather Thomas Van Deren
- Jan 27, 2016
- 2 min
The Buddy System
I've used the buddy system all my life. I bet you have too, even if you didn't realize it.... In grade school I remember holding hands w...
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Heather Thomas Van Deren
- Aug 15, 2015
- 3 min
Masterpiece of Mercy
Ephesians 2:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained, that we should walk i...
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Heather Thomas Van Deren
- Jun 16, 2015
- 2 min
Sermon from the Stars
Have you ever looked up into the heavens on a clear night? It’s an awesome sight, isn’t it? The vastness of our universe is so staggeri...
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Heather Thomas Van Deren
- Feb 23, 2015
- 2 min
How Many Hugs are Waiting for YOU?
I’ve heard it said that everyone needs at least 8 hugs a day. “Yeah, right”, you say. Well, I don’t get 8 hugs a day, either, and most ...
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Heather Thomas Van Deren
- Jan 7, 2015
- 2 min
What's Your Testimony?
What IS a testimony, anyway? According to Mr. Webster, a testimony is “a public profession of a religious experience”. Another definiti...
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Heather Thomas Van Deren
- Dec 30, 2014
- 1 min
Homemade Cappuccino Mix
I don't even know where I found this recipe, but ever since I've been making this Homemade Cappuccino Mix (by the jarful!), we haven't go...
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Heather Thomas Van Deren
- Nov 4, 2014
- 3 min
To Know That You Know
God has laid this on my heart to share with you. I sincerely hope you will take time to read it. Many say the "End Times" are coming; I...
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Heather Thomas Van Deren
- Oct 11, 2014
- 3 min
Jesus is Real!
My husband Bill had an epiphany about Jesus the other day. We were visiting a church where evangelist Ronnie Hill was speaking. Ronnie ...
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Heather Thomas Van Deren
- Aug 16, 2014
- 4 min
Love 'em 'Til it Hurts
A story for animal lovers (or anyone else who wants to learn somethin' 'bout love) Sacrificial love - Putting the needs of others before ...
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Heather Thomas Van Deren
- Jul 7, 2014
- 1 min
Healthy Alternative to Ranch Dressing
Awesome Avocados! This has become a staple at our farm. We use it on EVERYthing! Makes an excellent dressing or dip. So much better f...
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