Tag Archives: Inspiration

Talk Is Cheap

Our Words for the Week come from Dick Innes founder of Acts International, a website designed to help enrich and enhance the personal and relational life of visitors;  to help deal with the challenging issues and struggles almost everyone faces … Continue reading

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Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling

“Holy Spirit, ever dwelling, In the holiest realms of light; Holy Spirit, ever brooding, O’er a world of gloom and night; Holy Spirit, ever raising, Those of earth to thrones on high; Living, life-imparting Spirit, You we praise and magnify. … Continue reading

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Courage Is …

Walk the Talk is a book by Eric Harvey and Steve Ventura, edited by Michelle Sedas. Walking the talk — and translating beliefs into behaviors — is the very essence of character and integrity for both individuals and organizations. I … Continue reading

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A Temporary Residence

Today’s devotion is by Laura Hurd from Wesleyan Publishing House’s Light from the Word . But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you. (Psalm 39:7 NIV) As a newlywed, life held great promise. I was … Continue reading

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Woodcutters’ Observations

Today’s Words for Week come from Pesach Krauss and Morrie Goldfisher from the chapter “A Time of Trouble Is a Time To Grow” in their book, WHY ME? — Coping with Grief, Loss, and Change. I sometimes tell patients the … Continue reading

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Trusting God’s Timing

This week’s reflection is by Lynette Kittle from crosswalk.com. “But when all goes well with you, remember me and show me kindness; mention me to Pharaoh and get me out of this prison” — Genesis 40:14 Have you ever experienced … Continue reading

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Aesop Fable — Oldie but Goodie

We’ll use an old and time-tested Aesop Fable as our Words for the Week. One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. … Continue reading

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The Influence of Godly Mothers

Today we pause to honor that special person in our lives whom we lovingly call “Mother.” The Bible says of the virtuous woman and mother described in Proverbs 31:10-31, Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, … Continue reading

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The Abundant Life

Our reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Easter is by Deborah Meister from Living Faith, daily Catholic devotions. I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly. —  John 10:10 Jesus is speaking to the Pharisees, … Continue reading

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Hear Him in Your Heart and in Your Mind

Our reflection this week is from Elder David Bednar of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I find the word “hear” fascinating. This word is used many times in the scriptures, and I do not believe it … Continue reading

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