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Posted on March 19, 2018 by admin
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Earthquakes Then and Now

Posted on November 29, 2017 by admin

I love those sections of scripture that point a finger directly at today’s problems and offer a ray of hope. Today my devotional time took me to the story of Jesus’ resurrection in Matthew 28. The second verse startled me with, … Continue reading →

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Schedule a Happy Break

Posted on September 19, 2017 by admin

“What’s your Happy Break for today?” is a question I’m starting to ask those I work with. “Do you have a meeting or an activity on your to-do list that will bring you joy?” We can easily slip into a … Continue reading →

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Time Experienced Simultaneously

Posted on July 12, 2017 by admin

Today I’m mediating on God’s nature as everlasting (eternity). Since we are stuck in our time-space continuum, we struggle to grasp both the nature and the implications of God’s eternity. We experience time sequentially: today I’m experiencing July 12 and … Continue reading →

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God Defines “The Good Life”

Posted on July 10, 2017 by admin

“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8, ESV)” This verse is commonly quoted, … Continue reading →

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Day of Hope; Day of Warning

Posted on June 25, 2017 by admin

I have always appreciated the powerful promise of Joel 2:26-29: “”And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, … Continue reading →

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Musical Prophecy

Posted on May 15, 2017 by admin

1 Chronicles 25:1 put two words together that I had never thought about as a pair: prophecy and music. “the sons of Asaph . . . prophesied with lyres, with harps, and with cymbals.” Previously, the ministry of prophecy was … Continue reading →

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Convincing Evidence

Posted on October 29, 2016 by admin

“Follow me, and I will make you become . . .  (Jesus, in Mark 1:17).” When we follow Jesus, we become. Yes, I know that Mark 1:17 specifies a definite becoming: Simon and Andrew would become fishers of people. However, … Continue reading →

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Answering Anxiety

Posted on July 26, 2016 by admin

I often allow anxieties to accumulate in my mind and spirit. This steals my joy and energy, and warps my perception of reality. For that reason, I experience deep longing whenever I read “Cast all your anxiety on him because … Continue reading →

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Appreciating Life

Posted on May 4, 2016 by admin

Tony Evan’s book Praying Through the Names of God touched me deeply this morning. “Your life extends into mine, giving me the opportunity to experience your creation. . . Forgive me for not treasuring and taking care of the gift … Continue reading →

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