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The Clay
Placed on the wheel of life, spinning; Human nature follows the bent of sinning. Round and round and round we go, What we will become, only God knows. The Potter takes his place next to me- Accepted His offer of … Continue reading
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Drifting
Living near an ocean coast for the vast majority of my childhood, it was drilled into me as a tiny child to be careful of the undertow current, the general current, and how to escape them. With an undertow, it’s … Continue reading
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The Hunted
Ducking and diving, I’m too used to hiding; I am the hunted. Fear stretches near, Attacks are upon my back I am the hunted. Wide eyes search for escape. This peril, all can relate. I am the hunted. Innocent like … Continue reading
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False Prophets
Profound… When asking my 9-year old what topic I should blog about today, he took some time in my Bible app and came up with two words: “false prophets.” This got my mind spinning… we sometimes have the stereotype that … Continue reading
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My Psalm
Sometimes, we just need to cry out to God. When I was struggling in a deep dark pit, I used the gift and beauty of poetry to cry out to the Lord and bare my very soul to the One … Continue reading
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Divisions
When praying about today’s topic, God already knew what was on my heart. 1 Corinthians 1:10 is about divisions in the church. It so happened to be today’s Verse of the Day on BibleGateway.com, which is a site I use … Continue reading
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Driver
The road of life with its twists and turns, Bumps and berms, its passengers spurn. Signs and lines with limits by design; Gas, sudden brake, hazy path, which to take? Careening or crawling, rising or falling, I trust the Driver … Continue reading
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Down Day
Today’s devotional is simply to say, “It’s okay to not be okay.” And it is. I’m sure I’m not the only one with the perfectionist/people-pleaser gene. I’m also not the only one who has had bad experiences, gets emotional or … Continue reading
Orchestral Breath
Sometimes the beat is in our soul. Sometimes two halves don’t make a whole. Sometimes the rhythm is in our heart. Sometimes the harmony splits apart. Sometimes the lyrics are our song. Sometimes the music plays all wrong. Despite the … Continue reading
Gunnysacking
Life can get us down. That’s no surprise to anyone. If you’re breathing, you’re facing adversity today. Maybe not physically all the time, but spiritually, battles wage. Sometimes we wonder why we feel the way we do – like we’re … Continue reading
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Choice
Speak out with words Or use none at all. Sit on the hands Or answer the call. Embrace the blessings Or set up a wall. Cower in opposition Or for truth stand tall. Run the race Or settle for a … Continue reading
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Weary?
Many people have a life verse. What’s yours? Mine is Galatians 6:9, which talks about not growing weary in doing good, because we will reap a harvest in due season if we don’t give up. Some days, I am weary, … Continue reading
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