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Good morning! May your day be filled with joy. #MorningMug

A white mug filled with coffee sits on a wooden table in a cozy living room setting.

#Wordle 1,428 4/6*

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The #OldGal also scored a 4 today. Perhaps a three is out there #YoungPups?

Good morning! May your Friday be one of joy. #MorningMug

A hand holds a coffee mug in a cozy room with a book and remote control on a round table.

#Wordle 1,427 4/6*

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Big win today over the #OldGal she posted a 5!

Let’s see that dog pile #YoungPups!

Good morning! May your day be one full of laughter and joy. #MorningMug

A hand is holding a white mug filled with a light-colored beverage in a cozy living room setting.

#Wordle 1,426 3/6*

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The #OldGal also posted a 3 today. Hopefully, a #YoungPup 2 emerges!

Good morning! Today is the first time since January that we have both kids at home. May you feel that same kind of peace today! #MorningMug

A hand holds a white mug with "AROHA" written on it, set against a background of window blinds and a cozy room.

#Wordle 1,425 3/6*

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The #OldGal also popped a 3. It might be tough today, #YoungPups…

Good morning! May you have a friend like the Todd. One with whom you know will always be there when you need and hooks you up with free pastries! #MorningMug

The Todd (R) and I are smiling and holding coffee cups on a street.

#Wordle 1,424 3/6*

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The #OldGal posted a 5 today! Let’s have us a victory lap, shall we?

#Wordle 1,423 4/6*

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The #OldGal had a case of the Mondays and scored a 5. I am guessing we might see a dog pile today!

Good morning! May your week be one rooted joy. #MorningMug

A blue mug with "Lobster Butter Love" printed on it is held in a cozy living room with a fireplace and armchair.

Whispers of Grace - Gospel

We’re journeying through our series, “Whispers of Grace,” exploring 15 pivotal New Testament words. Our guide is a fantastic, accessible little New Testament theology book by Dr. Nijay Gupta titled “15 New Testament Words.” If you want to read ahead, I highly recommend grabbing a copy – it’s an encouraging and insightful read. As I explored it a few months ago, I knew this was material we had to delve into, especially for the summer, to grasp these significant concepts within the New Testament and their Old Testament roots. We’re discovering these aren’t just New Testament ideas, but Bible-wide, people-of-God themes.

Last week, we discussed righteousness. This week, we turn to another profound word: gospel.

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One of the greatest joys of my life has been watching my favorite baseball player chase his dream.

He took off his cleats for the last time yesterday.

A boy wearing a blue jersey with the number 30 watches multiple groups of baseball players gathered on a grassy field.A baseball player in a black jersey and gray pants is crouched and ready on a red dirt field, with other players and cars visible in the background.Papa is praying for a young Ethan sitting on a sofa with a baseball bat.Two young baseball players in uniforms are standing face to face on a field, with a third player in the background.A young baseball player, in a pitching stance on a dirt field, is observed by a group of people sitting on the grass in the background.A young baseball player wearing a blue and white uniform stands on the field, smiling, with advertisements visible on the fence in the background.A group of six people, including a person wearing a baseball uniform, is gathered together and smiling in a stadium setting.A baseball player in uniform poses with Mimi in a pink coat, smiling together outdoors.A baseball player in a white uniform is smiling with Grandpa in a cap and jacket in front of a brick wall.Two people pose with a baseball player holding a team blanket and standing beside a framed jersey and flowers on a field.