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Years ago on Easter Sunday, my friends Anneliese & Bob had their youngest son Daniel baptized (Daniel is now a senior in high school,...
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Brandi Diamond
Apr 13, 20232 min
Resurrection
Easter didn't end on April 9th. Easter is a season for the church, not just a day. So how will you reflect the hope of resurrection in...
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Brandi Diamond
Apr 6, 20232 min
Maundy Thursday
This week the church observes Holy Week. Beginning with Palm Sunday, we often celebrate with children waving branches, but it is more...
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Brandi Diamond
Mar 23, 20232 min
Vision
March is such a great time to focus on vision. It isn't the new year when there is pressure for resolutions, and it isn't the crazy...
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Brandi Diamond
Mar 16, 20232 min
The Tide is High
...but I'm holding on. Blondie released this song in 1980 but it still speaks to me today. Her version is focused on a relationship, but...
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Brandi Diamond
Mar 9, 20233 min
Broken Places
The Church is now observing the Season of Lent, which often feels so misunderstood. It IS a time to give things up, but also a time to...
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Brandi Diamond
Mar 2, 20233 min
Salt & Light
You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? - Matthew 15:13a Salt has been used...
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Brandi Diamond
Feb 23, 20232 min
Beyond
Several months ago a few of us started dreaming about a mini conference where we could share stories, connections, friendships, and hope....
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Brandi Diamond
Feb 16, 20232 min
Surge Protector
Everyone needs a surge protector to prevent an electrical surge from damaging your electronic equipment, right? How about one for your...
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Brandi Diamond
Feb 9, 20232 min
Treasured
The last year I led VBS as a former Director of Children's Ministry the theme was called Treasured. The theme song had us all jumping and...
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Brandi Diamond
Feb 2, 20233 min
Investment
I recently heard some really great advice, but it hit my ears differently than it ever had before. I was told "you will never be sorry...
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Brandi Diamond
Jan 26, 20232 min
New
God, is is a brand new year and I am full of promises. The holidays are over and I am ready for something new, ready for your promises to...
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Brandi Diamond
Jan 19, 20233 min
I Wanted It to Mean Something
Have you ever dreamed about something for so long, just to realize it wasn't what you thought it was going to be? In middle school there...
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Brandi Diamond
Jan 12, 20232 min
Ah Ha Moments
Epiphany is traditionally celebrated on January 6, a day we honor the arrival of the Magi to meet Baby Jesus. Some Christian traditions...
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Brandi Diamond
Jan 5, 20233 min
Spiritual Serendipity
Sometimes things just come together. Lately I have been experiencing a true spiritual serendipity more often than not. This often happens...
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Brandi Diamond
Dec 29, 20222 min
Going for It
'Tis the season - for a fresh start. Instead of creating your resolutions list, why not think of a different plan for 2023? A year from...
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Brandi Diamond
Dec 22, 20222 min
Gravity of Love
During this fourth week of Advent, in the final days before Christmas, there seems to be so much still to do. The question today is -...
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Brandi Diamond
Dec 15, 20224 min
I've Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy
Do you remember this song? Did you learn it as a child? I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy, down in my heart, down in my heart, down in my...
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Brandi Diamond
Dec 8, 20222 min
A Little Peace Offering
John Lennon is credited with coining the phrase "Give peace a chance." The story goes that Lennon spontaneously shared the phrase with...
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Brandi Diamond
Dec 1, 20222 min
Holding Out Hope
In this first week of Advent, we are asked to consider Hope. It can be a dangerous thing. Hope it sometimes all that stands between us...
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