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Waiting
“Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.” Psalm 25:4-5 Although waiting is defined as “The act of remaining inactive or stationary“ it seems it takes more energy […]
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Irrevocable Trust
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.” Psalm 56:3 My father stood across the living room in his purple, cotton shirt. The ceiling of the Quonset hut curved behind his wavy, black hair. His bleary eyes stared at my mother who was dark with anger. Sitting upright on the Naugahyde couch, she […]
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Soda Can Heels
“I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments.” Psalm 119:45 NLV When I was a little girl living in Okinawa on Kadena Air Base, my sister and I would slip soda cans onto our heels and walk, clinking and clanking, down the hill. Pretending to be “grown-up” we endured hot […]
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Do I Have To?
“But when Jesus turned and looked at his disciples, he rebuked Peter. “Get behind me, Satan!” he said. “You do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.” Mark 8:33, NIV Who invented the one-legged burpee? Or better yet, the one-legged, TRX burpee which involves placing your foot in a TRX band while balancing […]
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Messy Me
“Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” 2 Corinthians 7:10 NIV Anyone who knows me (by this I mean anyone who has seen my closet) would tell you that I am not tidy. Ok, they would tell you I’m pretty messy. For some reason I am […]
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Brothers & Sisters
“We can become cold and hard hearted when separated from a community of “brothers and sisters.”
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That You May Know
Self-protection was a comforting habit that created a barrier in our relationship.
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Why Try?
“Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” Hebrews 12:14 When I was a little girl I played soccer, not because I loved it but because my father loved it and I wanted to please him. However, one time an opposing player fell when […]
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Crazy Grace
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” James 1:19-20 Christmas is a time to reflect on what’s important and express gratitude for the precious gift of God’s Son. […]
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Finish Well
“For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, He also has rejected you from being king.” 1 Samuel 15:23 Crossing the finish line after a grueling marathon must incite a feeling of overwhelming relief and accomplishment. I say “must” because I am not a runner. However, I can imagine […]
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