Monthly Archives: June 2014

On the God of the Dance and the Ballerina in Blue

Posted on June 22, 2014 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila I estimated that when the ballerina in blue performed with her dance group there was not a dry eye in the audience— or backstage, my niece added, during the time she waited in the wings with her own … Continue reading →

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Hope for A Hot Mess

Posted on June 15, 2014 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila We live in a hot mess. We ARE a hot mess. This is readily apparent when one reads the news, looks around, looks in the mirror… But it really hit home recently when I began re-examining the “holiness” … Continue reading →

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A Timely Reminder: Armor Up, 2–Whose Integrity?

Posted on June 12, 2014 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila Though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand (Psalm 37:24, NIV). In a refresher course of study on spiritual warfare ( see Ephesians 6:10-20), I came across a broadcast on … Continue reading →

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A Timely Reminder: Armor Up

Posted on June 7, 2014 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, … Continue reading →

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What God Makes of Us

Posted on June 2, 2014 by pbn

Phyllis Nissila THE COMPETITION I enthusiastically confess I love the Food Network show, “Chopped.” It is a contest starting out with four chefs who have to create appetizers, entrées, and desserts in a given amount of time with ingredients unknown … Continue reading →

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