Tag Archives: Prayer

In the Blink of and Eye — It’s All About Faith 1

Be still, and know that I am God! … Psalm 46:10a I think you may have sensed a current of deep and abiding faith in these pages. While we mourn Mom’s death, we also celebrate her life and the blessed … Continue reading

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In the Blink of an Eye — The Final Five Months 2

Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer … Romans 12:12 I  know Mom appreciated everyone coming for Mother’s Day. “It really did me good,” she wrote, “kept my mind off things. Unfortunately when they left reality returned.” … Continue reading

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It’s Beginning To Look a Lot Like …

Just sharing my thoughts from the pulpit today. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ … Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as … Continue reading

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A Christmas Prayer — 2015

As a Christmas gift to myself, I again vowed to take Christmas off. No writing. No work. But I did want to share a Christmas message. What to do? Well, I “borrowed” some words my wife wrote, which have become … Continue reading

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The War Room

I went to the movies yesterday afternoon … a matinee in Dover-Foxcroft, ME, for $4 including popcorn! I mention it only because the last movie I saw in a theater was The War Horse, a Christmas present for a special … 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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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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Coming In and Catching Up

Bad me. I haven’t been in the mood for writing. It isn’t writer’s block, but I’ve been fighting a cold for a couple of weeks and it has taken me to the mat.  I’ve been pushing myself to get some … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Care

It’s Friday and I admit, I came up empty on this week’s Five Minute Friday prompt. I thought about it most of the day and … nada, nothing, zilch. I just couldn’t connect with the word without sounding … well, … Continue reading

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Two Years

First things first. The graphic below has absolutely nothing to do with this post. It is just an expression of how I feel. Go Pack! It’s been two years since I began sharing my journey through the blogosphere. And it … Continue reading

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