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Expectations
The fight to keep my individual significance in a world where I’m reduced to a credit score by the world around me is tough. In the end, I find and keep my significance intact through who I am and how I interact with my community and my relationship with God. Continue reading
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Life Is an Echo
I often wondered if all this peace and good I scatter as I go through life really has any impact. But I’ve learned just as one person in a work place can make it miserable for everyone else, one person who spreads joy can have the opposite effect. Continue reading
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Life’s Symbol
A scientist’s statement about the Bible’s science being dependable sent me down a whole new line of thought. He found Lev. 17:11 to be confirmation for his search. “The life of a creature is in its blood.” And we know it as symbolic and reality today. Continue reading
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Beyond Ritual
Are rituals boring? Have no meaning? Every wonder why? I realized the rituals weren’t to blame. I’m the one who needs to rediscover the richness of the things around me. Continue reading
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Just One Little Whine?
Sometimes all I want is permission to whine a little. Not much…. just a little. and I ask God, Can’t I have just one little whine? Continue reading
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You Meant Me Harm
Our world plans to tear down religon, and as a result my faith sometimes falters. Like Joseph, when his brothers planned to harm, I learn God has other plans. I don’t have to be afraid. Continue reading
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Life is a Balancing Act
Our world of extremes pulls us each way from the center, insisting we be one extreme or the other, but life is really a balancing act between them… Continue reading
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Keep Believing
In spite of everything around us, God has a message… Keep Believing. Continue reading
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The Hermit Within
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 And this includes things you do for youself and by yourself to refresh your spirit. I’ve had a struggle with my “inner hermit,” thinking everything I did had to directly benefit someone. It’s been… Continue reading
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How Far Does Christmas Go?
Christmas is much more than a sweet, wonderful story. It has and provides real power! Continue reading
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