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Who of you by grumbling?
Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. …
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When loving others makes you “Crazy”
Ever been called crazy? Reckless? Dangerous? Ever wondered why others don’t fight the way you do? Think the way you do? Feel the same anger at the same injustices you do? Even look at the “others” with the same love you do? Ever had something really important you know had to be said, only to feel…
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“Costumes” and a Little Boy’s Lesson on Self-Acceptance
Originally posted on Grace 'n Grounds: “You are the light of the world-like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:13 “I am being nothing! I am dressing as Hunter!” “What about your shark mask?” I kindly plead with my four year old son. “No! Nothing! I am going as Hunter!” That…
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And I know He watches me…
I don’t like birds. May seem like a random bit of information. And, it could even seem a little strange, since as a child I used to watch them. Study them. Wonder where they were going. Had been. What their behavior said about them. However, I also remember walking to the school bus and getting…
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Need an answer? Don’t Google it…
“I saw it on the internet.” “I don’t know. I googled it.” This. This is how we get our answers to many of life’s problems. To the things we don’t know. I am of the generation who had to research via encyclopedia. Trying to find out information on anything took more than 30 minutes; sometimes…
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Only One can “fix” them…and it’s not me
“Well, we can’t wait for you to work your magic on this one!” And, yes. Sure. I couldn’t wait either. But, magic? Was the idea that I had magic dust in my pockets to make people do what needed to be done, destined to deem me a failure? What was the “magic?” The “magic” was…
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Your “good” name
A good name is to be chosen over great wealth. Proverbs 22:1 “Oh, you’re January!” This could be a statement that fills you with a sense of dread. Hmmm…what did they mean by that? Thankfully this time, the comment was made in the local Starbucks that I frequently visit many mornings. The one that knows…
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Me, of little faith
Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me! Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” Matthew 14:29-31 “Are…
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What is planted will bloom
It was both bittersweet, and nerve wracking-the day I walked out of the Children’s Church room for the last time on a Sunday as Children’s Pastor. Knowing that the next day I would start another journey of which I am still uncertain, and still leaning on God tremendously to get me through. Someone asked me…
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Not Today
I’ll sing the night into the morning I’ll sing the fear into Your praise I’ll sing my soul into Your presence Whenever I say Your Name Let the devil know not today. -Hillsong These are the words of a song I heard while driving home on a summer afternoon a little over a year ago.…
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Encouragement Grounded in His Truth
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