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2A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL AUGUST 2, 2017 God loves you and He has a good plan for your life. You are a wonderful creation made by God and you have a unique pur- pose to fulfi ll in this world. Ephesians 2:10 (AMPC) says that as Christians, “we are God’s [own] handiwork (His work- manship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned before- hand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prear- ranged and made ready for us to live].” It’s so exciting to know we are each created with a purpose and God has a good life that He has prepared in advance for us to live. But it’s important to understand that we have an ene- my, Satan, who wants to keep us from having the life Jesus died to give us. Yes, Satan has a plan for us, too, and his plan is destruction and death. John 10:10 (AMPC) says the enemy “comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overfl ows).” The good news is we have ev- erything we need through Christ to overcome the enemy. We just have to know who we are in Christ, believe that we have His authority, and know how to re- lease the power God has given us. The Measure of Your Faith Faith in God is required for us to release the power and author- ity we have in Christ. Romans 12:3 (NASB) says, “…God has allotted to each a measure of faith.” This means God has giv- en you enough faith to do His will, whatever it may be and no matter what the enemy throws at you to stop you. There are many challenges and diffi cult situations we have to face in life. You may have a child with special needs to care for, or maybe you’re in a dif- Dorothy Heggen 1923-2017 fi cult marriage. You could be facing a devastating illness or have serious fi nancial problems. Whatever your situation is, God has given you everything you need, through Christ, to keep you moving forward in His plan for your life. We need to always remem- ber that God is greater than our problems—nothing is too hard for Him and nothing catches Him by surprise. When we’re going through hard times and the enemy is attacking us, we don’t need to ask, “What can I do?” The question is, “What can God do?” The Word says all things are possible with God, and greater is He who lives in me than he who is in the world. (See Matthew 19:26 and 1 John 4:4.) I want you to really get this in your heart today: In Christ, you have enough faith and the strength you need to do whatev- er you need to do in life! (See Philippians 4:13.) Get rid of “I can’t” thinking and focus on the truth of God’s Word, which says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!” The Simple Solution to Over- come Enemy Attack Prayer is a simple, powerful way to interrupt Satan’s plan because we release our faith through prayer. We need to learn Theresa (Ketter) Kronberger, 84, of Brooklyn Center, Minn., formerly of Cot- tage Grove, passed away July 25, 2017. She was born April 8, 1933. She was preceded in death by a son, Dar- win, and husband, Nick Kronberger. Survivors include two sons, David (Carol Johnson) Ockwig and Joseph (Sheila Forbes) Ockwig, two daughters Cindy Ockwig and Arlene Bentley, three grandsons and fi ve granddaughters, three great-grandsons and fi ve great-granddaugh- ters, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. A Memorial service was held July 28, 2017 at 1 p.m. with visitation 1 hour prior to ser- vice at Washburn-Mcreavy Swanson Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services, Minneapolis, Minn. www.cgsentinel.com @ cgsentinel @cgsentinel #cgsentinel Cottage-Grove-Sentinel z å Funeral & Memorial Planning Cremation Options e Monuments & Memorials & e Memorials Cemetery Options e Monuments Cemetery Options e Funeral & Memorial Planning e Cremation Options e Please Celebrate the 4th of July Safely! 123 South 7th, Cottage Grove, Oregon th 123 South 7 , Cottage Grove, Oregon 541-942-0185 •www.smithlundmills.com z www.smithlundmills.com LOW COST Local & Metro Weekday Trips Professional Caring Staff Your Regional Public Transportation Service Christine Jones 1950-2017 Christine Joan Jones, 67, of Creswell died on July 24, 2017. She was born in San Diego, Calif. on April 1, 1950 to Richard and Margaret Calavan. S h e was the beloved bride of Ralph Jones, marrying him on April 9,1990 in Eugene, Jenna Buetow Grant Gording, BC-HIS Ore. She worked in greenhouses for many years, fi nally operat- ing her own successful green- house, eventually retiring to be grandma and great-grandma. 1498 E. Main St., CG She enjoyed growing plants, www.grantshearing.com 541-942-8444 and loved her grandchildren and caring for her extended family. Christine is survived by her husband of nearly 30 years, Ralph Jones of Creswell; son, Daniel R. Benner of Cottage Grove; son, Joseph A. Baldini and Shasta of Cottage Grove; son, Cobi E. Burgess of Red- ding, Calif.; daughter-in-law, Amber D. Pennewell and Rich of Washington; daughter-in-law, Lucinda M. Cavanaugh and Maurice of Arizona; sister, Vir- ginia Lensing and Les of Idaho; brother, Richard Calavan and Linda of Alabama; sister, Steph- anie Ashton of Florida; sister, Paula Piltz and John of Walk- er, Ore.; sister, Dara Vierra and Scott of Junction City, Ore.; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. There will be a private memorial service at a later date. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund- Mills Funeral Chapel, Cottage Grove. Hearing Consultant Board Certifi ed in Hearing Instrument Sciences Free Hearing Screening Same Day Appointments Available Th e News & So Much More Find Local Garage & Estate Sales In Print & Online Today! Get the in-depth local news coverage you need, plus more of what you want, right here in your local newspaper. S entinel Cottage Grove Sentinel Theresa Kronberger 1933-2017 Dorothy was born and raised in England and maintained her ‘British-ness’ her en- tire life. During World War II, she met and married her GI, the one with the twinkle in his eye, and subsequently moved to the U.S. While raising two children she completed her education and embarked upon her dream career as a nurse. Dorothy’s passion and pur- pose was nurturing and care taking. She nur- tured people, plants, and animals all with the same devotion and joy. Dorothy is survived by two children, Brian of California and Lynn of Oregon, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Adrian, three sib- lings, and numerous beloved pets. At Dorothy’s request, no service is planned. C ottage G rove to pray our way through the day; 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (AMPC) says, “Be unceasing in prayer [praying perseveringly].” This basically means prayer can be as natural as breathing, and our fi rst response in every situation. It’s so amazing that we can talk to God all the time. Now the enemy doesn’t want us to pray, so he will do every- thing he can to discourage us. He wants us to think prayer is hard, that we need to use elo- quent speech and sound poetic, that we need to be careful what we ask God for so we don’t overload Him with too many re- quests, or that we have to be in a certain place with a certain pos- ture (on our knees, head bowed, eyes closed) for God to hear us. But it’s actually simple to pray effectively. James 5:16 (AMPC) says, “… The earnest (heartfelt, contin- ued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power avail- able [dynamic in its working].” God wants you to come to Him honestly, with a sincere heart, and just talk to Him as a friend. Be yourself and don’t approach conversation with God as a reli- gious activity. Humble yourself before Him and open your heart to Him. He loves you and wants you to walk in His will for your life victoriously. 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