Naches: For Heaven’s Sake, Tamar’s Story

The joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV) We live under a canopy of trees which protect us from the whipping winds of the sea.  A storm came through this weekend, and we could tell the wind was blowing, but the gusts […]

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Naches: Bringing Joy to Our Heavenly Father

 These things have I spoken to you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.  John 15:11 (NIV) Quietly my grandfather leaned over and whispered in a gentle voice, “naches.”  I looked at him with big eyes, wondering if […]

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Waving the White Flag to Experience Joy

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26 Everyone loves a fresh start. A new beginning. A second chance. A mulligan. […]

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