Category Archives: encouragement

Sharing the Story

I walked into church last Sunday and spotted Pastor Steve and his wife up near the podium. I immediately went up there to welcome them back after two weeks of subbing in the pulpit. I gave Karen a big hug … Continue reading

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The Lord’s Prayer

As I stated, I was in the pulpit today while our pastor takes some R&R. So I thought I would share this week’s words. My prayer request is the same as the psalmist, May these words of my mouth and … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Meet … Greet, Thanks and Praise

I’m going to deviate a little from this week’s Five Minute Friday (a day late) to expand the prompt from MEET to MEET, GREET, THANKS and PRAISE. Accordingly, it will be more than five minutes (but, hopefully, not  much more). … Continue reading

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The Empty Tomb

I don’t usually re-post, but as we approach this Easter season, I thought it appropriate since there are a lot more followers than a year ago. So, for my new-found friends, this is for you. And for my regular readers, … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Break

It’s Friday … okay, Saturday … but nonetheless, time for my Five Minute Friday contribution. FMF is, of course, that writing exercise shared by well over 100 of us fellow travelers on the road of life on a specific prompt … Continue reading

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Prayer — Compartment or Lifestyle

One of my morning rituals is to read Ron Hutchcraft’s “A Word with You.” Ron doesn’t preach at you. He talks to you … like a friend, a trusted friend. And he understands there is a connection between what is … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Plan

It’s time for Five Minute Friday — the writing exercise I join weekly with a hundred plus virtual friends. You really have to see what they come up with. Just stop in at Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2015/03/12/five-minute-friday-plan/). The task is to … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Visit

It’s Friday and I’m actually getting around to writing on the Five Minute Friday prompt! Of course, there is some billing to be done and other sundry office tasks … but it’s late enough in the day to wait until … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Open

It’s Saturday, which means I’m officially {again} a day late for my Five Minute Friday post. But I am here and I am ready to join my fellow FMF-ers in sharing our thoughts. Check them out at Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2015/02/19/five-minute-friday-open/). … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Keep

Welcome to Friday and another venture in my five minute mind. You know the drill. Over 100 of us are given a weekly prompt and … well … just let the imagination run wild. It’s amazing what nuggets are found … Continue reading

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