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Calmness
Lately, I’ve been anxious. In my mind there are 12 plates spinning while I’m balancing a pencil on my nose, trying not to fall off a rickety table while on my tip toes. The Bible speaks a lot about anxiety … Continue reading
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Spectrums
How on earth To honor the ways of heaven? While we toil To make bread without leaven? Holy and pure You are. Humbled I am – how near, yet far. With arms stretched out, I can touch Your face. With … Continue reading
Humility
In a non-fiction book I’m writing, there’s a dedicated chapter on humility. There are countless times in Scripture where humility is mentioned and set as an instruction for us. Want your circumstances to change? Humble yourself. What a closer relationship … Continue reading
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When Plans Change
I’m not sure about you, but when plans change in my arena of life, I tend to become upset at first, and then remember God’s plan. It’s not to hurt me, but to teach, train, protect, and love me. When … Continue reading
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Nomad
Carnival of feelings, Tightrope of fears, Spinning rings of doubt; Dizzy from the years. Unsteady on the trapeze, Hearing the lion roar. Mirrors reflect my heart And the deep desire to soar. Blaring sights and sounds When life feels like … Continue reading
Father’s Heart
In yesterday’s Father’s Day sermon, a picture was shown that was quite profound. There was a beam of light in the shape of a heart shining through a father and onto his daughter. We do leave legacies to our children. … Continue reading
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Heavenly Father
H – Holy E – Everlasting A – Able V – Victorious E – Enduring N – Nurturing L – Loving Y – Yahweh F – Faithful A – Attentive T – Teacher H – Honest E – Embracing R … Continue reading
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Thinking of Time
Our cultural structured ways of making schedules, agendas, and timelines can be overwhelming. In an Instant Era, it’s now become what we are used to and what’s expected. Fast-paced. Instant results. Quick decisions. I’ve often thought that as humans, (being … Continue reading
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Limitless
Countless faults of mine You erase; Endless grace You bestow to me. Infinite ways I felt like a disgrace; Innumerable ways of comfort I see. Continual doubts wrecked my mind, Everlasting peace You promise. Boundless love in You I find. … Continue reading
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The Architect
My young child has decided to be an architect. Fantastic with building blocks and analytical engineering – he’s destined to build! But sometimes, he miscalculates. Often, he has great ideas, albeit impractical. But what about God? They say God is … Continue reading
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Be My…
God, when I’m scared… God, when I’m a nervous wreck… God, when I can’t pick myself up… God, when I get so frustrated… God, when I get fed up… God, when I want to let go… Be my strength. Be … Continue reading
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Before You
Before You, My life’s goal Was to play my role. I was sold On what I was told. Then, You called my name and touched my soul, Forgave my mess and made me whole. I’ll follow You till I’m worn … Continue reading
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