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18
Apr
2013

Grace Verse

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Grace Verse, Family Matters Blog, Dr. Tim Kimmel, poetry, grace

(with thanks to Tim Kimmel for the inspiration and ending metaphor) The oft’ first thought when faced with grace Is that I must pick up the pace. His gift so grand, completely free: He must deserve a better me. So off I go, as yet to learn I can not gain what can’t be earned. [...]

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United We Stand in Joy, Sorrow and Single Parenting, Dr. Tim Kimmel, Family Matters Blog, Sue Birdseye

Since becoming a single parent I’ve found more strength and blessing in the Body of Christ than I could have ever imagined.  From the bewildering day my husband announced he was leaving, friends have stood by my side as I fought for my family and eventually accepted divorce.  To today when my friends still bless [...]

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Family Matters - Connecting Church and Home, Grace based parenting, Dr. Tim Kimmel

  Here are some more little snippets of insight from Dr. Kimmel’s book Connecting Church and Home, which is ready for purchase! Order your copy today! Download a FREE Sample Chapter!

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Family Matters - Connecting Church and Home, Grace based parenting, Dr. Tim Kimmel

  Here are some more little snippets of insight from Dr. Kimmel’s book Connecting Church and Home, which is ready for purchase! Order your copy today! Download a FREE Sample Chapter!

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05
Apr
2013

A Mile With Sorrow and Joy

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Family Matters Blog, Dr. Tim Kimmel, Grace based parenting, Karis Murray

“I walked a mile with Pleasure; She chatted all the way; But left me none the wiser For all she had to say. I walked a mile with Sorrow; And ne’er a word said she; But, oh! The things I learned from her, When Sorrow walked with me.” -Robert Browning Hamilton If you’ve ever experienced [...]

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Family Matters - Connecting Church and Home, Grace based parenting, Dr. Tim Kimmel

  Here are some more little snippets of insight from Dr. Kimmel’s book Connecting Church and Home, which is ready for purchase! Order your copy today! Download a FREE Sample Chapter!

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03
Apr
2013

Who’s Your Daddy?

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Family Matters Blog, Dr. Tim Kimmel, Laura Petherbridge, Grace Based Parenting, God's Love

The “Who’s Your Daddy?” message that I share from the platform is by far my favorite one to deliver. I think it’s because I’ve discovered that everything in life hinges on the answer to that question. During my early years as a Christian I thought I believed in God’s love. However, over time I discovered [...]

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Family Matters - Connecting Church and Home, Grace based parenting, Dr. Tim Kimmel

  Here are some more little snippets of insight from Dr. Kimmel’s book Connecting Church and Home, which is ready for purchase! Order your copy today! Download a FREE Sample Chapter!

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29
Mar
2013

Blossoms of Hope

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Edy Sutherland, Family Matters Blog, Dr. Tim Kimmel, Easter, Hope

We sat still waiting. I whisper to my two daughters, “Can you hear the songs of the many other types of birds?” Suddenly one arrives. The humming sound rouses our attention. The tiny bird with long pointy beak hovers in front of the brilliant pink flower drawing the nectar from the trumpet shaped well. Last [...]

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28
Mar
2013

It is finished…

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Easter, Family Matters Blog, Dr. Tim Kimmel, Celebrate