Monthly Archives: April 2017

Gift #1086: Earth Day with Audubon

Posted on April 23, 2017 by ordinarymiracletoday

We are blessed beyond measure with a wonderful art museum nearby and I’ve spent many, many happy weekends enjoying the special exhibits, the permanent collections, and the gardens.  Much to my delight, a gallery featuring the work of Audubon recently … Continue reading →

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Gift #1085: A New Covenant

Posted on April 16, 2017 by ordinarymiracletoday

This past week we’ve looked at the covenants that God has made with his people throughout history and have seen how God used these covenants to draw people into relationship with Him, reveal His character, and demonstrate His faithful love.  … Continue reading →

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GIft #1084: Covenant with David

Posted on April 16, 2017 by ordinarymiracletoday

After the people of Israel had resettled back in their homeland and prospered, they looked for a king to lead and unite them.  God chose a young shepherd boy by the name of David to guide His people.  It would … Continue reading →

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Gift #1083: Covenant with Israel

Posted on April 15, 2017 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today’s covenant follows the descendants of Abraham.  A tumultuous history led his family to Egypt to avoid famine in Canaan, but 400 years passed before they would go home again.  The people of Israel endured centuries of slavery and were desperate … Continue reading →

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Gift #1082: Covenant with Abraham

Posted on April 13, 2017 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today’s covenant takes us to an ancient city bustling with life and culture.  Into this civilization, God reaches out to one man and speaks: Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show … Continue reading →

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Gift #1081: Covenant with Noah

Posted on April 12, 2017 by ordinarymiracletoday

The next time we see God making a covenant, it is hundreds and hundreds of years later in the aftermath of the great flood.  After warning the world for 120 years of impending judgement for their sin, only 8 individuals … Continue reading →

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Gift #1080: Covenant with Adam

Posted on April 11, 2017 by ordinarymiracletoday

The very first covenant God makes takes place at the dawn of creation.  As the world is breathing its first breath, God makes a covenant with the creature into whom He has poured His own breath- Adam.  Indeed, Adam (and … Continue reading →

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GIft #1079: Heading towards Easter

Posted on April 10, 2017 by ordinarymiracletoday

I’ve been excitedly anticipating Easter for a long time and now it’s nearly here.  As early as January, I was thinking about what to blog about for Easter week in preparation of Resurrection Sunday.  At that time my church was starting … Continue reading →

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Gift #1078: A Sentimental Journey

Posted on April 5, 2017 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today we celebrate the 95th birthday of one of my favorite actresses.  Doris Day was one of the very first actresses that I remember and I adored her completely as a young girl.  She was a favorite of my Nana … Continue reading →

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Gift #1077: March Art Bead Scene

Posted on April 1, 2017 by ordinarymiracletoday

It’s hard to believe that we’re at the end of March already!  Hopefully we’ve seen the last of freezing weather and can now enjoy the steady progression of spring.  Several recent events have occurred which have assured me we’re on … Continue reading →

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