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Rewriting History

Thanking God for you, your passion and partnership.  We are re-posting this blog because a website glitch on Nov 18th kept 2/3 of our blog subscribers from receiving it.  Four Quiet Christmas Devotions will be coming your …

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Heart to Heart

Gratitude alters intimate relationships. It is a life-giving foundation. It says in neon lights, “I see you. I recognize who you are and how I am blessed by your life and your love.” Entitlement is ugly. Indifference …

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Jesus Loved Martha

Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. John 11:5 These words (especially the first three), and the order in which they were written, leaped out and landed in my heart. Thud. I would have expected Mary, Martha’s sister, …

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Off The Grid – Part 2

The topic of “cell phones” hits a nerve. Just this week, a revealing article, “Stop Googling. Let’s Talk.” by Sherry Turkle caught my eye. It revolves around how mobile internet devices impact solitude, conversation, and young adults …

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Off The Grid

Life at one time, had natural, built-in boundaries to the rhythm of our days. A long time ago, people went to bed shortly after sunset – especially when wood or oil reserves ran low. More recently, phones …

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A Sabbath Prayer

My Bible bulges with mementos—reminders of God drawing near. Most handy of these love letters, devotions, bookmarks and scribbles is a well-worn, folded piece of paper titled, “A Sabbath Prayer.” Written years ago, it prepares my heart …

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Prescription for Rest in the 21st Century

Become a storyteller. Our hurried existence leaves little room for reflection. The biblical command “to remember” anchors our faith to the handiwork of God’s provision, protection, and Presence. Pause. Reflect. Remember. Share. God uses our stories to …

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Love

I’ve been asked the following question more than once. “Why rest? I have no time for it. It’s an impossible burden that only leaves me feeling guilty.” Why rest? Love. It’s our most important call. It’s hard …

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Irresistible Invitation – Get Outside

If you live in the northern hemisphere, make sure you do not travel through the beauty of this season without finding a quiet place outside. Once there, sit and watch – marvel at the cascade, the dance, …

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Mark 10 for Busy People

We know about surrender. We’ve trusted our eternity to God and with that, the ongoing work of surrendering to God’s way in the arenas of love, forgiveness, money management, relationships and on and on and on. What about our …

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