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Finding True Peace: Let Go and Hold Fast to God
“May the Lord bless you and keep you; make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26 Peace is found in moments not… Continue reading
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The Five Year Plan
Fighting the five-year plan Continue reading
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A Christmas Tree Tale
This year we hiked into the forest to obtain our tree. We were prepared and excited for the day. Signs at the beginning of the trail warning of mountain lion presence were not daunting and we forged ahead. Soon we… Continue reading
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Peace: A Sword Forged in Fire!
Peace isn’t always silent. Sometimes it is a sword forged in fire. Continue reading
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Practicing Joy Through Patience in Growth
PRACTICING JOY Fruit will come in due season. We may not FEEL joyful. We may not feel love, peace, good, kind, merciful, faithful, gentle, or feel we possess self-control. But if we are IN CHRIST, fruit WILL COME. Root yourself!… Continue reading
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THE FIRST QUARTER
As the first quarter of 2025 concludes, the author reflects on personal growth and spiritual lessons learned from the previous years. Emphasizing grace, mercy, stillness, humility, and unconditional love, they appreciate their evolving identity in Christ. Anticipating the rest of… Continue reading
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Repairing the Nets: Rules of Rest
This proverb is often attributed to Steve Jobs. It is a valuable way of thinking. It certainly worked for him. But what does it mean? Are we to keep busy merely for the sake of societal or perceived spiritual self… Continue reading
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A Quiet Place: A Week Alone in the Woods-The Fifth Day
Day 5 I didn’t sleep well last night. It is my last night in the cabin in the woods. I will miss it here-the peace, the quiet, the place of reflection and reconnection with myself and my God. The ulcers… Continue reading
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A Quiet Place: A Week Alone in the Woods-The Third Day
Day 3 It is so quiet. Even the wind does not visit today. The pond-on the surface-has not moved. Dragonflies play upon the periphery of the water. My thoughts shift to the knowledge that life teems below the surface, unseen… Continue reading
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Stolen Prayers
Have you ever felt you didn’t know what to say to God? You are not alone. Continue reading
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