“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Rom. 15:13 (NIV) Recently, I had a conversation with a young adult. We talked about life and he said…
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I love this time of year when the “ditch lilies’ adorn the sides of the road and dance in meadows. Such simple beauty. They don’t worry about their less than perfect home – a roadside ditch, or what they’re to do. They’re content to just be; no high maintenance, they simply…
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There I was, driving along without a care in the world, until flashing lights behind me summoned me to pull over. A ball of resentment started churning in my gut. In the days following, the ball continued to tumble around and began to grow until it demanded focused attention. I…
Read moreI recently spent a week with my sister in California. We had a wonderful time visiting cousins and enjoying the scenic views in San Francisco and Yosemite. After spending extended time with my sister, I was reminded of her eating patterns. She doesn’t like to eat big meals — she’s…
Read moreMark 3:21 records an interesting comment about Christ’s earthly family that I have overlooked for years. In recent study I noticed at the beginning of his ministry, the crowds thronged him and the newly-called disciples. His family mistook the hectic ministry for mania and “tried to take Him away. ‘He’s…
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