Tag Archives: grace
Just Tell My Why!
When my children were little, we had a “Why? bucket.” It was really just a plastic cup I conscripted from the kitchen cupboard, but we made it work. The purposes for the Why bucket were many, but two were primary: … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Current Events, God Questions
Tagged belief, children, christianity, grace, judgment, purpose, wickedness
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Concerning Celebrations…
The day after I received the text informing me that the great arch-enemy of America had entered eternity courtesy of American Navy SEALs, I ventured to turn on the television for a moment or two. I honestly wasn’t looking for … Continue reading
Uganda Day 3
Today was an early day. I had a short and restless night’s sleep (no jet lag, just late to bed, a lot of noise and an unfamiliar place). I needed to be sharp for today’s activities so I did my … Continue reading
Posted in International Travel
Tagged church, community, goodness, grace, poverty, purpose, Uganda
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Zero Pressure
Every winter we give thanks to God for the extra refrigerator space. As the outside temperature drops to near or below freezing, remaining consistently cold for weeks on end, the little deck outside our home becomes our extra cold storage … Continue reading
Dink, Dink
Dink, dink: the unmistakable sound of emptiness at the bottom of the consumed pot as the ladle is pressed down for one more drought. Oh, if only I knew how to spell the scraping sound of hope as that same … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Current Events, Devotional
Tagged Bible Study, christianity, community, grace, new year, obedience
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Just Can’t Get Over It!
During yesterday’s Bible reading I ran across this Psalm again. It is familiar to me, but in this day it echoes in the depths of my soul. How blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered! How blessed is the … Continue reading
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