Tag: faith
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Saturday Blessings
I’m headed out early this morning to help with the funeral of a sweet man. I mentioned him in this little blog several weeks ago. Because of that, I was going to simply share a prayer for everyone as you begin this Saturday. As I was reading through some prayers, I found this list of…
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Seek Him in Chaos
I’m sure most of us have been through those times when the world around us just felt like… well, chaos. If you have children, just think back to those days when they were toddlers. Your house was a mess, schedules all out of whack and the only time you had five minutes to yourself was…
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Listen and Believe
This morning, as I sat down to have my morning chat with Father, I noticed a brightness to the side of our lanai. I turned and saw the full moon hovering in the sky. It was shining through some hazy clouds, but that didn’t lessen its brightness. As I looked at that moon, I felt…
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In the Corner
Yesterday we pulled the church’s cornerstone. It really was a memorable experience. Several of us stood and watched as the workers carefully cut the stone from the wall. What we thought was going to be a box inside the wall ended up being, literally, the cornerstone of the church. It was a heavy 16″ cinder…
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The Cornerstone
There are many verses in Scripture that refer to Jesus as the cornerstone. I was reading several this morning. They all, of course, emphasize how Jesus is the sure, firm and everlasting foundation. If we build our lives on and around Him, nothing will be stronger. OK, that’s all nice, but where am I going…
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Restoring Faith
One of my least favorite weekend errands is the grocery store. I think I’ve shared that here before. It’s not the physical act of having to go there; that’s not a problem. I’m just never sure what type of environment I’m going to enter. Will the store clerks be in a good mood? Will the…
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Pictures and Home
I spent some time yesterday talking with family, getting an update on my brother’s situation. Things are moving, slower than we hope, but they have found a place to rent while their home can be rebuilt. As I thought about ways to help them, something came to mind. I’m so thankful that they are safe,…
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No More Happy Dance
I got an email late yesterday afternoon. I have to admit, I read it, didn’t take it well, and actually let it get under my skin. I stewed about it most of the evening. I guess I did more than stew about it. In the middle of the night, I woke up still thinking about…
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Give Yourself Grace
This morning, as I thought about this week coming to a close, ya, I can’t believe it’s Friday already, I thought about conversations I’ve had with friends. I’ve had some text and verbal conversations with friends over the past few days, and we’re all feeling a need for rest, both physically and mentally. This weekend…
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Taking Care
Yesterday, they removed the bells from the church bell tower. It was a fascinating process to watch. The heaviest bell weighs 900 pounds and took quite some time to maneuver out. I promise, I’m not going to give a daily account of the demo and reconstruction of our little church. I wanted to share some…
