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Does God’s word still mean what it says?

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Jonna Hawker Turek

A few months ago, I was reading various theological articles about our relationship, as Christians, with Israel. I wrote down this quote (but not the citation, sorry!) as being especially apt: God says this, “I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses … Continue reading →

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Masks, Costumes and Character

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Jonna Hawker Turek

I’ve been revisiting C.S. Lewis’s Screwtape Letters, that Christian classic written from the perspective of one of Satan’s minions (not the cute kind!), and came across this line, “All mortals tend to turn into the thing they are pretending to … Continue reading →

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The holy ostrich syndrome

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Jonna Hawker Turek

Sometimes it seems even the news we are allowed to see on mainstream media is just too discouraging to be borne. It’s no wonder so many of us are turning our faces away and clinging to what’s safe and familiar. … Continue reading →

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Is Your Ministry Self-conscious?

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Jonna Hawker Turek

It has been a few decades since I suffered through those appallingly self-conscious teenage years, but I remember them well; the days when seeing a zit in the middle of my forehead could ruin an entire day, when I was … Continue reading →

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Life is a Journey, not a Destination – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Jonna Hawker Turek

The birthdays of my three grown sons fall close together, beginning at the end of July. Their birthdays were opportunities for parties and special food when they were youngsters, but since they have all passed the landmark twenty-first year, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Got fruit?

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Jonna Hawker Turek

But the Spirit produces the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,  gentleness, self-control. – Galatians 5:22 There is so much turmoil and evil in the world today; so many needs and opportunities. Whether looking at a global, … Continue reading →

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Peeves Make Rotten Pets

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Jonna Hawker Turek

I was reminded of a pet peeve of mine, recently. At first I was just concentrating on this particular irritant and why I wished it didn’t pop up so frequently,  but then I started to think about the whole concept … Continue reading →

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A Season of Discontent

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Jonna Hawker Turek

This morning during my prayer walk, after a particularly whiny session of pleading with the Lord, I was inspired to ask forgiveness for my discontent. I was reminded of Paul’s words in Philippians 4,  that he had found “the secret … Continue reading →

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