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Come, Follow Me
One year ago I was privileged to spend 10 days touring ancient sites in Israel. Each day I followed our guide. Hela led the adventures, explaining the meaning of what we were seeing, setting historical context, offering insight. I’m sure… Continue reading
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So, what?
Christians are called to represent Christ every day. What we say, the things we hope for, the way that we treat others, our love of the truth – these are to make the invisible Christ a knowable Presence. Paul calls… Continue reading
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Heartfelt
We all know that person who is passionate about something that makes their eyes light up, that they will talk about at any given opportunity. Rich will pull out his phone and show you pictures of his toddlers with evident… Continue reading
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Excuses?
We have an amazing ability to rationalize our choices often shifting responsibility away from ourselves by making excuses! Well, some people do, but maybe not you. “I cannot do that because I am too (old, young, tired, busy)” is a… Continue reading
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Beloved YOU
Holding our smartphone at arm’s length, we can take self-portraits. Do you take ‘selfies?’ Most of us do, at one time or another, and with varying degrees of happiness with with the image we capture. I am notorious for using… Continue reading
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Beautiful People
It probably comes as no surprise to learn that people who are attractive by social norms enjoy many advantages in life. They are generally perceived as being more intelligent, healthier, and happier. This one really surprised me – pretty people… Continue reading
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Take Jesus with you to work
I deeply appreciate a job well done, finished with the aim of being the best possible. One of my regrets in life (we all have them, don’t we) is the kind of student I was in my high school years.… Continue reading
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The Acceptable Sin?
(One from the archives, a reminder for this day) The sign stood along the highway, proudly embellished with an American flag, declaring – “Bill’s American. English spoken here.” The owner of the service station was playing off of the fact… Continue reading
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Do you know His Providence?
Just about every Christian has days when faith wavers under the weight of frustration or disappointment. Life falls apart in spite of our best efforts and we wonder “Does God know what He’s doing?” Sometimes His plan emerges quickly and… Continue reading
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Praying like you mean it!
When you pray, for yourself and for others, for what do you ask? Do you pray specifically, making direct requests? Or, are you prayers filled with churchy words, a string of ‘hallelujahs’ and ‘thank you, Jesus’ phrases that mean little… Continue reading
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