Tag: jesus
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Picayune

As I was driving home last night, I noticed what I thought were weird clouds in the distance. The closer I got to home, the more I realized these weren’t clouds; this was smoke, and like a lot of it. By the time I got home, the smoke had made its way from the southeast…
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Stand Up for Me

This morning, as I walked, I heard this message clearly. I hadn’t even asked Father what message I could share yet, so I’m guessing this is one that He really had on His mind 🙂 . We’ve all been in those situations when something is happening and you know it’s not right, but you don’t…
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Deep Inside

A few months ago, I wrote about a couple that I’ve had the pleasure of knowing for the last few years. They are members of a wonderful 65-and-over golf group that I work with in planning their events. Twice a year, this group gets together and, yes, enjoys golf, however they enjoy much more than…
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A Thankful Heart

I found a prayer this morning that is specifically for Fridays. It’s interesting because on my walk this morning, one of the things I asked Father to do was open my heart and fill it with His love, so that I might share it more fully with others. In reading the “commentary” on this Friday…
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Better Than Yesterday

My simple prayer this morning as I rode my bike with Father is the title of today’s little blog. I mentioned a few weeks ago that I had slightly changed my morning routine. Instead of just sitting on the lanai and spending a few moments each morning with Father, I spend a little more time…
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The Light of Christ

One of my favorite services during Holy Week is the Saturday evening service. It’s known as the Great Vigil of Easter. I won’t go into all the specifics about the service, that’s for another blog, but what I will say is that it is one of the most beautiful services you’ll experience. The service begins…
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He Sleeps

Holy Saturday. God, in the flesh, Jesus, sleeps. He descends to hell to bring the souls of His children who have gone before, home with Him. The image of God bringing Adam and Eve out from the gates of hell, how powerful is that? He literally died in the flesh to release His children from…
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A Darkness Fell

Today is the most solemn day of the year. The day, when so long ago, a darkness fell. I don’t think there is ever a time when I read the account of the crucifixion, regardless of which gospel it is, that I don’t tear up. It’s hard to imagine people treating another human being the…
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Three Sacred Days

They begin today, the three most sacred days of the year. It’s called the Triduum and spans Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. The passion of our Lord lived out across these next few days. On Maundy Thursday, we relive the last supper and Jesus washing the feet of His disciples. It’s at the…
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God Speaks

There are times when he does, you know. If we allow ourselves to be open to listening, truly listening to Him, we will hear His message to us. This morning, I’ve been asking Father with more earnestness than usual to guide my steps and give me strength to accomplish a task today that won’t be…