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A Tale of Two Miracles, Part Three

A Tale of Two Miracles, Part Three

Join us on this thrilling Bible study journey as we dive into the powerful accounts of not one but TWO incredible miracles found in Mark 5:21-43! 📖✨

In this captivating passage, we'll witness the extraordinary faith of Jairus, a desperate father seeking healing for his dying daughter. At the same time, we'll be amazed by the unwavering faith of a courageous woman who reaches out to touch Jesus' garment, believing she will be healed.

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A Tale of Two Miracles, Part Two

A Tale of Two Miracles, Part Two

Join us on this thrilling Bible study journey as we dive into the powerful accounts of not one but TWO incredible miracles found in Mark 5:21-43! 📖✨

In this captivating passage, we'll witness the extraordinary faith of Jairus, a desperate father seeking healing for his dying daughter. At the same time, we'll be amazed by the unwavering faith of a courageous woman who reaches out to touch Jesus' garment, believing she will be healed.

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A Tale of Two Miracles, Part One

A Tale of Two Miracles, Part One

Join us on this thrilling Bible study journey as we dive into the powerful accounts of not one but TWO incredible miracles found in Mark 5:21-43! 📖✨

In this captivating passage, we'll witness the extraordinary faith of Jairus, a desperate father seeking healing for his dying daughter. At the same time, we'll be amazed by the unwavering faith of a courageous woman who reaches out to touch Jesus' garment, believing she will be healed.

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Daring To Hope Again
hope, Encouragement, Life's Journey Dana Rongione hope, Encouragement, Life's Journey Dana Rongione

Daring To Hope Again

Today, I want to discuss something close to my heart - hope. You know, that beautiful thing that sometimes slips through our fingers, leaving us feeling lost and unsure. But fear not, because just like the theme of the book I’m currently working on suggests, we can dare to hope again!

Life can be challenging, and we all face our share of ups and downs. There are moments when hope seems like a distant memory, fading away with every passing trial. But let me tell you a little secret: hope is not lost forever. It may be buried deep within, waiting for the right moment to burst forth like a radiant sunrise.

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God’s Rescuing Hand

God’s Rescuing Hand

Last week, we received a long-awaited response from the UK government concerning the appeal set forth by our sponsors. The news wasn't good. The request was denied, and our sponsors' license was revoked. What does this mean for us? From the time of that decision, we have 60 days to set up a new sponsorship and get a new visa or leave the country. You know those rollercoaster rides at amusement parks? Yep, that's exactly how our emotions have been taking us for a spin lately. Anxiety, stress, and frustration have been our not-so-friendly companions during this journey.

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Embracing Life’s Mix of Good and Bad
Purpose, Life's Journey, Encouragement Dana Rongione Purpose, Life's Journey, Encouragement Dana Rongione

Embracing Life’s Mix of Good and Bad

Life is a fascinating journey, isn't it? It's a blend of ups and downs, joys and sorrows, blessings, and challenges. As Christians, we may sometimes find ourselves longing for a perfect life, free from difficulties and setbacks. However, the reality is that life, even for the believer, is a beautiful medley of good and bad.

This summer in Wales, the weather has been an apt metaphor for life's unpredictable nature. We've experienced days of cool rain, perfect for cozy indoor activities like reading and writing. But alongside those rainy days, we've also had moments of warm sunshine that beckon us to venture outdoors and soak up its rays.

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Tired of Playing Games
Spiritual Warfare, weariness, Encouragement Dana Rongione Spiritual Warfare, weariness, Encouragement Dana Rongione

Tired of Playing Games

A little over a week ago, I was reading through the Lewis Carroll classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. It had been so long since I had read the tale that I wanted to refresh my memory. At one point, I laughed aloud while wiping tears from my cheeks. It wasn’t that the scene was that comical but rather that I could relate so very well at that moment.

While playing croquet with the Queen of Hearts, Alice soon discovers that the game is anything but ordinary. The mallets were live flamingoes, and live hedgehogs served as the croquet balls. The card soldiers bent backward to form the arches through which the balls could roll. The problems with this setup were many.

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An Earnest Prayer
Encouragement, Songs, Prayer Dana Rongione Encouragement, Songs, Prayer Dana Rongione

An Earnest Prayer

I love music. I listen to it all the time. That being the case, I’m very familiar with many songs, especially the good old hymns I’ve sung all my life. When we started traveling the country to raise our mission support, I realized I didn’t know quite as many hymns as I thought. With so many churches having different hymnals, I discovered many “new” songs.

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The Tess Tea Party
Dog Devotions, God's love, Comfort, Encouragement Dana Rongione Dog Devotions, God's love, Comfort, Encouragement Dana Rongione

The Tess Tea Party

Tess, our precious terrier, loves people and does not appreciate being left alone. We’ve had a few occasions where she’s gotten into things around the house while we were away at the chapel, but most of the time, she’s an angel. Last Sunday, however, was not one of those times.

As we entered the house Sunday afternoon after our morning church service, we immediately spotted the debris covering the foyer carpet. Destroyed plastic containers dotted the area. Tea bags—some intact, many not—littered the floor. Loose-leaf tea covered the room like fallen leaves on an autumn day. Yes, for some strange reason, our pooch decided to ransack my tea collection. Bad dog! Nobody messes with Mama’s tea!!!

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I’ll Go But Only If You Go With Me
Comfort, Encouragement, Dog Devotions Dana Rongione Comfort, Encouragement, Dog Devotions Dana Rongione

I’ll Go But Only If You Go With Me

Even though Tess was five years old when we got her, she wasn’t house-trained. She had spent much of her life in a kennel, so it took some training to help her realize the house was not a toilet.

All in all, she’s done well, and to make things easier, we installed a doggie door, so she could let herself out when she needed to go. We were hopeful there would be no more incidents in the house, but one thing we failed to consider is how much our pup hates inclement weather.

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