The past week I have noticed how important little things are to me. I don’t require a lot to be happy—or to remind me of the joy that resides in me. I am learning more and more to appreciate what God …
Jesus wept, and I know why.
Since my diagnosis I have maintained a fairly positive outlook. I still have not prayed for healing (though I am well aware many others are:-)). Instead, I pray for faithfulness, that whatever I …
Christians and American Politics–Get off the plane and represent the King!
Anyone who is paying attention has noticed the rise in the rhetoric of politicians--all of them trying to capitalize on tragedy to push their agenda and/or candidacy. I understand and accept that. …
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Life Isn’t Safe
Years ago I had a poster which warned anyone who has been born, or is about to be born, that research has shown 100% of people in these categories die, therefore anyone who has been born or is about …
Essential Faith Sharing, or Trusting God With An Unknown Disease
The last six blog posts have been about the Essentials--those things that God has made us thrive on--and without which we cannot live spiritually. I have received some interesting feedback--including …
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Essential Tithing
I'm a day behind on my entries on the Essentials--those things God built us to need and to have in our lives for spiritual health and growth. We've talked about the first five: Worship (individual …