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As Jesus developed in the womb, the understanding that He is worthy of worship has developed in all generations since
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Carla van Eyk
- Dec 24, 2019
- 2 min
The Butterfly Effect
At any time now, the birth will be accomplished, and we will get to meet this little one we’ve watched develop for the past nine months.
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PPL
- Dec 18, 2019
- 3 min
Focal Point
The Bible teaches about the importance of focal points at critical moments in the life of the believer.
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PPL
- Dec 8, 2019
- 3 min
Prepare the Way
The last weeks of pregnancy are weeks of preparation and waiting, for both infant and mother.
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PPL
- Nov 30, 2019
- 3 min
Love Among the Thorns
Only one more week until Baby Chris is considered "full-term." When will real labor begin?
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PPL
- Nov 25, 2019
- 3 min
Sink or Swim
At 35 weeks Baby Chris' lungs are full of amniotic fluid, yet he isn't drowning - how does he breathe? It's a paradox!
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PPL
- Nov 19, 2019
- 4 min
The Fullness of Time
For the new parents these last few weeks of pregnancy are days of both excited anticipation and growing anxiousness.
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PPL
- Nov 10, 2019
- 3 min
Impossible!
The process of human growth and development that begins in the womb is evident and continues throughout our lives.
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PPL
- Nov 5, 2019
- 4 min
Suit Up
Both Human skin and nails serve to protect our bodies as we move around in a world of thumps, bumps and bacteria.
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PPL
- Oct 28, 2019
- 3 min
Stand Fast
We are not expected to be fast, but we are urged to run. We are not all strong, but God has promised to help us stand.
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PPL
- Oct 21, 2019
- 2 min
Life Support
Our providential God has provided for our protection and survival from the first moments of life.
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PPL
- Oct 7, 2019
- 3 min
Booting Up
Scientists are intrigued by the idea that if babies have REM in the womb, it follows that a fetus is dreaming - but what about?
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PPL
- Sep 29, 2019
- 4 min
Comfort Food
Anxiety is part of the universal human condition. What if anxiety is a gift in the same way that pain is a gift?
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PPL
- Sep 23, 2019
- 3 min
Watch and Pray
At 26 weeks gestation, Baby Chris can open and close his eyes and see light in the womb - he will be born with a wide open gaze.
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PPL
- Sep 17, 2019
- 4 min
Bloodwork
Human beings can’t live without air, water and food and the blood that carries oxygen and food to our organs - Life is indeed in the blood.
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PPL
- Sep 8, 2019
- 3 min
Early Bird
23-24 weeks is considered the age of viability for premature babies. 80,000 babies are born prematurely in the US annually.
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PPL
- Aug 31, 2019
- 3 min
Breath of Heaven
Throughout the Old and New Testaments, “breath of God” and “breath of life” are used as metaphors for life in general.
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PPL
- Aug 25, 2019
- 4 min
Hold On
At 22 weeks, Baby Chris now has the tiny fingernails that his parents will fear trimming. Sometimes he gets the hiccups and Mom feels them t
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PPL
- Aug 20, 2019
- 4 min
Artist-in-Residence
We can’t know everything for certain about God, but we can know for certain that God is the source of all that is beautiful.
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Carla van Eyk
- Aug 11, 2019
- 4 min
Dormez-vous?
In sleep we encounter God. Sleep is an opportunity to surrender completely to God’s watchful care each day. Sleep is a witness to hope!
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