“The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.”Isaiah 9:2 NLT What do you see today? Where is your light? To what or where are you looking for hope? What do you believe you must have to feel joy? … Continue reading See the Light: Simply Advent
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Trust: a committed pursuit
I will trust in the Lord with all my heart and lean not on my own understanding. In all my ways, I will submit to Him and He will make my path straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV So many years ago, I memorized this proverb as a prayer of commitment. I wish I could report today … Continue reading Trust: a committed pursuit
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The Ministry of Smiling
Does anyone remember the ad campaign “Have a Coke and a Smile”? https://youtu.be/9fmZ1KJDzls?feature=shared Advertising works and for a while people were actually mimicking the commercial. We have a better ad campaign in the Good News of Christ Jesus. We humans are living our best life when we are mimicking Jesus’ example of living in community … Continue reading The Ministry of Smiling
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Do not be anxious
“do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Philippians 4:6-7 ESV We, my dear man and I, are so grateful for this … Continue reading Do not be anxious
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Water for your ashes
It would be easy right now to succumb to the ugly, angry and violent images on screens everywhere spewing so much noise of impending doom and gloom. But I resist. I choose to turn away from screens to take in what is natural and created. Beauty is everywhere. The sounds of birds fill the air … Continue reading Water for your ashes
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Glass 2/3 full?
Have you ever been asked this question: Are you a glass half full or glass half empty kind of person? Probably most of us have been asked this question as part of an ice breaker type activity within a social group setting. It’s supposed to be a rudimentary test of our overall bent towards optimism … Continue reading Glass 2/3 full?
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Love Sees the Face of Hope
And rejoices in God’s unfailing goodness! Two of the people I love to read about at Christmas are people I consider as some of the unsung heroes. They are the backstage persevering servants of God who prayed to get to see the fulfillment of God’s promised Messiah. They were born and called of God to … Continue reading Love Sees the Face of Hope
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