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First Things First

Posted on March 4, 2023March 4, 2023 by northernstarjournal

It has been a very cold winter here in California. As gas prices skyrocket, our family has made a conscious decision not to turn on the heater, no matter how cold it gets. Our gas bill normally is under $50, but due to the rise in gas, it has 3 times that amount; therefore, we opted to forgo having heat for now. At first, it was hard to get used to the cold in the early morning and la...
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Blessing For The New Year

Posted on January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 by northernstarjournal

As December 31st comes around, there is quite the anticipation of what comes next, a brand new year. A time to put away the Christmas decorations and start writing our new year resolutions. For the rest of the world, December 31st looks something like this but for believers in Christ, Christmas is not over yet, our tree and decorations are still intact and lighting up our homes. ...
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Perfectly Loved

Posted on October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 by northernstarjournal

Birthday wishes always touch a special part of our heart. We never think beyond receivng of gifts, gettinga year older and who has remembered us on our birthday. The real gift is the gift of life we were given the day we were born. To look back on the years we have been living, it is amazement how we are given hands to do the work we do, whether it is healing as ...
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My Help Is From You

Posted on May 30, 2022May 30, 2022 by northernstarjournal

Emotions are in peak states these days. All our futures are rearranged with the theme of “what’s next” replaying in our mind. It is hard to understand how tragedy and sufferings can happen to such innocent lives. For those affected with the recent tragedies or any personal tragedies and suffering, it is hard to hear the voice of the good God and His promise of a good life. ...
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Goodbye is not the end

Posted on April 16, 2022April 16, 2022 by northernstarjournal

What exactly is freedom? As Americans, we coin the word freedom very loosely and use it as our badge of honor with other countries. Freedom can be defined in various ways depending on the context it is being spoken about. In the past few years, freedom has morphed into a type of individualism for self-expression and condemnation of others. The fruit of true freedom liberates a...
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Suit Up For Battle

Posted on September 26, 2021October 1, 2021 by northernstarjournal

Thinking about war is not a topic that we would like to dwell on. War seems to happen to other countries and people we do not know. We never think that war can happen right here in our own country, our city, our community, our own family, and ourselves. To win the battle of the world, we must win the battle within ourselves. Many conflicts arise in this world, but none of...
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The Greatest Love

Posted on June 20, 2021June 26, 2021 by northernstarjournal

The greatest love a son or daughter can have is the love from his/her father. What makes a love from a father so different and great? It is simple yet powerful. Our father offers us Faith, Hope, and Love. He gives us convictions and sets the rules and examples to lead us in the right direction. When things get tough, he builds us up to have great faith in ourselves and our God-given gifts. Fath...
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The Ambulance, God’s Mercy Plan

Posted on April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 by northernstarjournal

Have you ever wondered who created you? What is the purpose of your life? These questions can be philosophical and challenging to answer on our own. We leave it up to our society and community to respond and fill in the blank for us. Most answer these two questions through our own eyes and through the works we do in our community and society but few answer it through the ey...
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All In

Posted on February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by northernstarjournal

Being “all in” does matter with anything we do in life, whether it be in a sports team, learning a new skill, marriage, and even following God. The heroes and saints we admire all have one thing in common: giving their whole hearts 100% in what they do. When you do this, you become extraordinary. It is easier said than done. What does it mean to give your whole heart to something? It me...
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Reset Peace and Hope Daily

Posted on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 by northernstarjournal

The smell of pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and the crisp cool air signifies the sign of Fall has arrived. In California, the crip air may be hard to find these days with all the wildfires and its effects filling the air making it difficult to take in a deep breath but the vibrant colors of orange, yellow, green, and crimson seen in the foliage confirms that Fall is here. Along with seasonal change, O...
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