Devotional writing
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Searching For Good
This proverb caught my eye in its contrast between the way good and evil behaves toward people. Good holds out rewards, while evil sucks us in. Proverbs 11:27 If you search for good, you will find favor: but if you search for evil, it will find you. What if good (people, churches, institutions) rushed out… Continue reading
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Missing The Point – On Purpose
Sometimes we miss the point of Christianity, God, the Bible, and what God calls us to be. And sometimes we do it on purpose to keep from having to face things we’d rather not change, or fix attitudes and beliefs we’d rather God not challenge. Continue reading
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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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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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Keep Believing
In spite of everything around us, God has a message… Keep Believing. Continue reading
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I Confess, I Love My Life
Year after year, after visiting everyone over the holidays, I return with a strange contentment. Our families’ lives aren’t terrible, or worthy criticism, but I come back thanking God for the life He has allowed me to live. 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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