Category Archives: Christian Living

The prayer garden

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Bonnie Winters

It was a gorgeous morning for planting my garden. the danger of frost appears to be over and they are calling for rain showers this afternoon  so everything will be nicely watered. I had purchased enough seeds and plants to … Continue reading →

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That Lightbulb Moment

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Bonnie Winters

In preparation for Easter, the youth class I teach started watching one of the early Jesus movies – The Greatest Story Ever Told – which was first released back in the 1960s.  As the movie progressed, I began to realize … Continue reading →

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Do Desperate Emotions Call For Desperate Measures?

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Bonnie Winters

The pain we have not grieved over will always stand between us and life. Dr. Rachel Naomi Reman   At first glance, the Book of Ruth is a beautiful story of love and loyalty. But when I began to dig … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 12, 2013 by Bonnie Winters

But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.        Galatians 4:4-5 NIV Question: What do fine … Continue reading →

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The Bible is full of useless information…

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Bonnie Winters

UNLESS 1. You read it. Whether you read it in a  modern, easy to read version or listen to it on some form of media device, or if you prefer the good old standby – the King James version, God’s … Continue reading →

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The invitation to intimacy with God

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Bonnie Winters

God said to Moses, “Climb higher up the mountain and wait there for me; I’ll give you tablets of stone, the teachings and commandments that I’ve written to instruct them.” So Moses got up, accompanied by Joshua his aide. And … Continue reading →

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Committing to the healing and growth process

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Bonnie Winters

Moses came and told the people all the Lord’s words and all the case laws. All the people answered in unison, “Everything that the Lord has said we will do.” Moses then wrote down all the Lord’s words. He got … Continue reading →

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Overcoming our fear of the Father

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Bonnie Winters

All the people, experiencing the thunder and lightning, the trumpet blast and the smoking mountain, were afraid—they pulled back and stood at a distance. They said to Moses, “You speak to us and we’ll listen, but don’t have God speak … Continue reading →

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Learning to rest during recovery

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Bonnie Winters

“Remember the Day of Rest, to keep it holy. 9 Six days you will do all your work. 10 But the seventh day is a Day of Rest to the Lord your God. You, your son, your daughter, your male … Continue reading →

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Advanced lessons in Trust

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Bonnie Winters

On the morning of the third day there was thunder and lightning. A cloud covered the mountain, and a very loud horn sounded. All the people among the tents shook with fear.   Then Moses brought the people from among the … Continue reading →

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