Divine Appointment

by Patty Morman on March 21, 2011
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My mom was on an airplane flight recently. A young man sat next to her and after they made some small talk, she  remarked about the beautiful sunset outside the plane window.  “If that is so beautiful on this wicked earth, what must heaven be like!” she said. “I hope I go there,” he replied.  [...]

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Merrier Christmases

by Patty Morman on December 23, 2010
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Why is Christmas less than merry for many people? Why is depression fairly widespread this time of year? I’ve struggled with depression over the years. I ended up becoming quite a student of the topic because I was determined to get some answers. I’ve learned that “expectations” can be one big problem. Best advice I [...]

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Stress at Christmas-Past and Present

by Patty Morman on December 20, 2010
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It occurred to me that many people including Christians can feel quite stressed, even depressed, around Christmas. Sometimes financial pressure, hectic and difficult traveling, strained relationships, and unexpected problems may contribute. We’re in good company! Seems to me there’s a good chance Mary and Joseph experienced financial pressure, inconvenient obligations and traveling hassles, and unexpected [...]

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Interceding in Prayer/ Transforming Culture

by Patty Morman on August 21, 2010
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What a joy to learn of another baby saved, two weeks ago,  from the  abortion facility,  All Women’s Health Center  (AWHC) . It is  two blocks down the street from where we worship. The grandmother of the unborn baby was determined her daughter would abort, but her pregnant daughter wasn’t so sure.  Thanks to the [...]

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Mercy Ministry

by Patty Morman on May 29, 2010
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Another  Bible Study friend died- last Monday.  D, T, F, B, and now R no longer gather with us Tuesday evenings for prayer, friendship and  Bible studies at a local health facility. R was 34 years  old. On a recent visit one Sunday afternoon I found her in a fetal position, crying softly on her [...]

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