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Kindness

It’s time for another chapter from a book Karen and I received from JoAnn. It was from Rodale Press for Hallmark, 50 things that really matter. I’ve been sharing some of the first person chapters — and throwing in my … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Friend

This week’s Five Minute Friday prompt really resonated with me. It was FRIEND … and came on the heels of a Facebook reconnection with friends from the past. You might remember the Friday task is to write for five minutes … Continue reading

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He Is Not Here

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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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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The Navigator and the Map

As I have mentioned before, one of my regular devotional reads is Ron Hutchcraft. It’ s even better when I can hear him, but in case I miss his commentary on the radio, I subscribe to his daily A Word … Continue reading

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My Jesus

This may come off as irreverent, but trust me, it isn’t. But when you’re talking about the human Jesus, well, the words can be misconstrued. I don’t particularly like “religious” movies depicting Jesus, saints or patriarchs. I don’t have a … Continue reading

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Surprised by Motherhood

Everybody has a story to tell. And my blogging friend Lisa Jo Baker has told her story. Surprised by Motherhood (http://lisajobaker.com/2014/04/surprised-by-motherhood-everything-i-never-expected-about-being-a-mom-book-release-day/) was released Tuesday (April 1) and from initial reports, it has been receiving good reviews and raves. Lisa Jo … Continue reading

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Blind Spots

Just sharing my thoughts from the pulpit today. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. I heard a joke awhile ago that fits this … Continue reading

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Pray for Me … Again

It’s time for more pulpit prayers. I’ll be leading worship Sunday. I ask the words of my heart and mouth reflect the truth of Scripture and the Gospel. This week’s homily — based on the Scripture readings of Samuel 16:1-13, … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Joy

Well, it’s Friday and time to settle in my fellow bloggers at Lisa Jo’s place (http://lisajobaker.com/). You know, it’s where we go to ferret out our thoughts on a specific prompt word in just five minutes. It’s amazing what comes … Continue reading

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