The Winter is Past by John Bidaurreta

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The Winter is Past Spring begins with the vernal equinox at 4:02 A.M. Pacific Standard Time on March 20, 2013 in California. I love springtime. This season brings with it, increasing daylight, warming temperatures, and the rebirth of flora and fauna. New life is literally springing up all around us. Just as the natural landscape is beginning to change, so … Read More

That Love Feeling – Isaac Munene

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Last week, on Valentine’s Day, most of us were forced to think about love one way or another. The advertisements and sitcoms were hard to miss as everything around us turned red. Few western traditions have crossed other cultural divides around the world like Valentine’s Day. From Hong Kong to Cape Town, Buenos Aires to Cairo, the world celebrates love … Read More

The Music Truck – Rachel Klinge

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In the suburbs of Sacramento, the unmistakable sound of ‘Pop Goes the Weasel’ and ‘The Entertainer’ filters through the air, as three little girls excitedly clamor out of their white Spanish style house in much anticipation of seeing the music truck pass by.  They sing, dance and wave to the driver.  Only when the music is no longer audible do … Read More

Successfully Achieving Your New Year’s Resolutions – By Lori Conroy, LMFT

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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, self-control; against such there is no law (Galatians. 5:22 & 23). First and foremost change comes through studying God’s word and implementing it into our lives through prayer and walking in the spirit. Below are some practical skills to work at to produce change through self control.  According to USA Government Made … Read More

“God is Good…All the Time!” – Isaac Munene

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“God is Good…All the Time!” Isaac Munene No doubt we have all heard someone say, “If God is good, why would he allow this tragedy or difficulty to happen?” We all go through seasons when our faith in the goodness of God is challenged. We begin to question the love of God and our faith in His promises is shaken. … Read More

A Second Touch – Rachel Klinge

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A Second Touch (Mark 8:22-26) In the gospel of Mark, a blind man from Bethsaida is brought to Jesus for healing.  There is no record of this blind man having an expectation or desire for this. Others asked on his behalf, and Jesus responded by leading him out of the town by hand. Jesus led him away from his influences, ambitions, … Read More