Posted in spiritual strength on Apr 9th, 2012
I was reminded once again today as to why I love the Lord so much.
He was thinking of me more than 3,400 years ago, that’s why.
Of course, He was thinking of you, too.
That’s why God spoke to Moses these prophetic words as part of a larger series of blessings and curses given the tribes of [...]
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Posted in obedience on Mar 28th, 2012
If I want to be considered a “Daddy,” then I need to be involved in my children’s lives rather than just be some guy who fathered them.
It’s the same, of course, for being a “Mommy” or “Grandpa.”
The fact is that the idea of “family” is measured by committed, nurturing relationships, not by DNA.
You and [...]
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Posted in healing on Mar 23rd, 2012
We humans love routine.
Our brains don’t have to work as hard if we aren’t having to re-arrange the mental and social and theological furniture all the time.
But we sometimes miss out on important opportunities if we’re seeing all change as a threat.
The first football coach perhaps 80 years ago who promoted passing the ball [...]
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Posted in trust on Jan 26th, 2012
For most issues in life, we trust in the competency of those with whom we’re dealing, whether it be a medical professional or a banking associate or restaurant chef or an auto mechanic or any other service provider.
But when push comes to shove and it seems like we’re teetering on the precipice of physical [...]
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Posted in blessings on Jan 25th, 2012
I’m glad that God’s love and rich promises aren’t just for A-list people.
From the time we’re little kids, we see how society shows favoritism to the beautiful people, the wealthy people, the athletic people and, begrudgingly, to the manipulatively violent people.
Average people or those deemed as marginal by society? Sorry, Charlie, to quote an old [...]
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