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Being Thankful

I recently received a digital message from a new acquaintance. The message was simply, ‘It is good to give thanks to the Lord,’ and a reference to a section of the Bible. I twirled a rolodex of emotion upon receiving … Continue reading →

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Why Pray?

We are at about 1 year since the first symptoms of Michelle’s cancer were identifiable. Since cancer was the furthest thing from our minds and the primary tumor had not yet become visible, formal diagnosis didn’t happen until December. Prayer … Continue reading →

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What’s in Your Barn?

“Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me.” Jesus replied, “Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?” Then he said, “Beware! Guard against … Continue reading →

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What Time Is It?

I’ve been fascinated with timekeepers for as long as I can remember. My earliest verifiable memory of my fixation is of a chimed floor clock. The slow swing of the pendulum and accompanying two note report of the inner workings … Continue reading →

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Where is Hope?

“And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the … Continue reading →

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Day 13 of 140, Personal Devotion Tweets

…4 I say to you that their angels in heaven continually see the face of My Father who is in heaven. http://goo.gl/3cE7Gs  #whenkidsdie I came to the office today to be greeted by some dear friends burdened by the deepest of … Continue reading →

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