Category: scripture
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› Read more: The Importance of Wasting Time
The Importance of Wasting Time
I spent the first ten minutes sitting there twiddling my thumbs and beating myself up that I left my computer,…
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› Read more: Led by a Thread
Led by a Thread
Most of the images of leading in the Scriptures involve stubborn, stiff-necked animals having to be forcefully moved because of…
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› Read more: In Barreness or Bounty: Micah 7
In Barreness or Bounty: Micah 7
Places have power, especially deeply personal places. There are certain spaces and places that evoke deep emotions for each of…
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› Read more: An Anchor & A Buoy
An Anchor & A Buoy
An anchor and a buoy could not be more opposite in their purpose. One is meant to weigh down and…
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› Read more: A Profound Simplicity
A Profound Simplicity
Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego. Aiding in children’s church today, the story of these three brave boys was on the docket. The…
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› Read more: Ancient yet New
Ancient yet New
Stale. Bland. Perfunctory. If I am honest, my time with the Lord for the past week has felt like the…
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› Read more: Substantial Living in a Surface Culture
Substantial Living in a Surface Culture
Glitter. Glamor. Gossip. Air-brushed pictures. Filtered images. Showmanship. Our culture has taught us in a myriad of subtle and not-so-subtle…
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› Read more: The Fruitful, Fallow Field
The Fruitful, Fallow Field
I am allowing our raised garden beds to lie fallow, which is really just a spiritual way to say that…
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› Read more: Tears in the Tinsel
Tears in the Tinsel
Trees are going up, lights are being hung, halls are being decked, cards are being sent. For most, the magic…
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› Read more: Favor & Fear: An Advent Devotion
Favor & Fear: An Advent Devotion
“Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!”Luke 1:28. A teenager engaged to be married to a carpenter had…