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Category: Friday Focus

Walking in Wisdom: Introduction

January 2, 2026

In this new Friday Focus, we will walk together through highlights from the book of Proverbs, growing in the God-given wisdom so needed for navigating this life. Welcome. … More Walking in Wisdom: Introduction

Walking in Wisdom: Introduction

A Blooming Rose

December 26, 2025

The Words of an old Christmas hymn reflect the true experience of one who came to know the One who saves. … More A Blooming Rose

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All-sufficient merit

December 19, 2025

Christmas hymns can have deep theology and cause us to ponder the greatness of the child. Today, we meditate on his all-sufficient merit from a line of Charles Wesley’s hymn, Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus. … More All-sufficient merit

All-sufficient merit

Desire of nations

December 12, 2025

The words of familiar Christmas hymns, like O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, can become a prayer when we take them to heart. … More Desire of nations

Desire of nations

Christmas Fog

December 5, 2025

Are you feeling in a fog this Christmas? Overwhelmed with parties and gift-shopping? Spend a silent night with God. … More Christmas Fog

Christmas Fog

Gravestones and Social Security

November 28, 2025

The grief walk brings both unexpected duties and blessed reunions. … More Gravestones and Social Security

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O Death, Where is Your Victory?

November 21, 2025

Carol reflects on how death has been swallowed up in victory through Christ as she reflects a decade later on the loss of her husband. … More O Death, Where is Your Victory?

O Death, Where is Your Victory?

Focus in the Frailty

November 14, 2025

Has life knocked the wind out of your faith? Are you struggling when evil seems to gain the upper hand in the life of those you love? Focus on Jesus. … More Focus in the Frailty

Focus in the Frailty

Binge Remorse

November 7, 2025

Have you been on a binge lately? Feeling bad about it? There is hope. … More Binge Remorse

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Focus Forward

October 31, 2025

Are you running without progress? Looking back can cost you the race. Focus forward. … More Focus Forward

Focus Forward

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