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Category Archives: Faith
BROKEN PRAISE (Job)
Powerfully the following song and music video portrays the struggle of Job to hold on to his faith in God in the midst of horrific loss and suffering. It speaks to me. In the story of Job, in his story … Continue reading
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“You give and take away.”
We were worshiping God. Christians were singing. Some were clapping hands with the rhythm. I do not remember being struck by the words before, yet this morning the words of the song struck my heart. “You give and take away. … Continue reading
A CHRISTMAS PRAYER–Lessons from Sully
A baby in the manger. The Son of God come in the flesh. We ponder the wonder. We seek to understand his impact on our lives. A baby born with leukemia. My grandson Sully. We ponder the wonder of his … Continue reading
On Giving Thanks
“Know that the LORD is God… Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” Psalm 100:3, 4 “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s … Continue reading
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Giving Thanks FOR God!
So then,just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6-7. When thanks giving goes beyond the … Continue reading
My Dear Fellow Believers in Christ, Really!?
My dear fellow believers in Christ, really!? How is it that so many of us were drawn into the ugliness, hatred, demeaning, name-calling, and more, of this election season? How is it that words and behavior, which in other circumstances … Continue reading
Faith Struggling with God–Psalm 44
“All this happened to us, though we had not forgotten you or been false to your covenant.” This psalm is one of those texts that gives pause. The psalmist is asking why. His nation has known victories over its enemies. … Continue reading
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Remembering Dad on Father’s Day 2016
“It’s not what you take when you leave this world behind you. It’s what you leave behind you when you go” (“Three Wooden Crosses”). My father was a small man with a large heart. His heart held a deep faith. … Continue reading
“Keep Loving Jesus”–Celebrating My Mother’s Life
I spoke at my mother’s funeral on June 4. A cousin, who was not able to be with us, requested I send her a copy of my message. I decided to do so by posting the message below. Reading it … Continue reading
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Psalm 89–Only The Memory!
“I will sing of the LORD’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.” God is trustworthy. He is able and will faithfully keep his word. The psalmist especially praises God’s love and … Continue reading
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Journey through the Shadowlands 