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Ephesians 2- Part 2

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Study and learn. Be changed.  Ephesians 2 Made Alive in Christ 1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh[a] and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not
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Nothing like doing without to make you thankful

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We had one week of craziness at the Pate household. Our waterline was accidentally cut so we had a day without running water (no flushing toilets, washing hands, etc). Our van's radiator developed a hole in it and we did without a van for two and 1/2 days. You have to do some fancy car juggling when your family is going in many different directions. Then, Dirk.... our 7 1/2 year old snoodle developed another ear infection and sneezed more than not. Well, the plumber repaired the pipes. Gerald's automotive repaired our radiator and we have it back once again. Orr animal hospital gave Dirk a shot, ear drops, and doubled his dosage of allergy medication. The sneezing has stopped. Enjoy the silence, Rachel
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My garden

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This is another way I have stayed busy this summer. In the far left, you can see part of my waterfall that dumps into the pond below. The hillside, which you can only see a small part of it here, is full of flowers and veggies. I love my garden and the joy of getting food out of it for my family and seeing humming birds and butterflies enjoying the flowers.
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My Bluebirds

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Well, I do claim them. I do love them. And, actually they do come when I call them. So, I say, "Bluebird, bluebird" and they come because they know that I have a plate full of mealworms. I suppose I could say "hotdog, hotdog" and they would still come. It makes no difference to me. Apparently, the baby bluebirds listen for me as well as they too come within 15 seconds of me calling. This is just one of the many blessings I enjoy. May you see your "bluebird" today. Blessings, Rachel
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