Spiritual Life
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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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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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Expectations
What do you do when you goof and don’t get it quite right? I’m an expert at this….Here’s my prayer. Continue reading
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You Knew, But You
You knew all this, yet you… how much like our lives. Sometimes how we treat each other, or how we act ignores what we say we believe about God. A study of Daniel 5:22. Continue reading
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