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Toxic Mix

  With my humming bird feeders in need of a thorough cleaning, a little on-line investigation led me to “equal parts vinegar and water” or “1 to 10 parts bleach to water.” I opted for the vinegar …

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Bold and Beautiful

  Bold. When was the last time you ran smack dab into something BOLD? What about BOLD and BEAUTIFUL? Today is your lucky day! The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I lack. (Psalm 23:1 HCSB) …

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Making Personal Retreats “Mine!”

  A two year old is prone to the war cry, “Mine!” He is also remarkably persevering. Her focus is unrelenting. His grip is fierce. Determination is boldly written across her face. If this series is to …

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Table for Two

  The third faith-factor we learn from Jesus’ time with His Father is: God’s Word was Foundational. When Jesus was alone in the desert, he fasted. I can imagine his stomach groaning in protest. It had to …

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The Holy Spirit on Retreat

  The second faith-factor we learn from Jesus’ time with His Father is: the Holy Spirit was active throughout. The third and fourth chapters of the Gospel of Luke bear testimony to the power of the Holy …

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Quiet Place

  Away to a Quiet Place What does this mean for us today? First, Jesus went away to quiet places. The value of getting away to a quiet place can’t be underestimated. For Jesus, the desert (as …

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R.I.P.

This last week I had the opportunity to “be there” for a number hurting people. The cares of this world are often crushing. Few are immune. This post, a repeat from July 7th, 2014, spoke to me …

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Is Your Car Holy Ground?

  Peace and quiet. They go together more then we’d like to admit. The profound absence of quiet in our lives is robbing us of the peace that God promises can and will defy human understanding. Back …

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Refuge

Note: This post was originally published on September 9, 2013. We are reposting it because the information is as important today as ever. We hope you’re challenged to think of rest in a fresh new way.   Retreat …

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The Hard Work of Rest

I learned many years ago that resting well is not static. It’s a moving target, constantly evolving. For me, that’s what makes rest hard work. It requires attention, diligence and commitment to the ever changing seasons and chapters of …

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