The first Christmas was a silent and holy night. I’m familiar with silent nights. They track me down and schedule dates on my calendar. Because I lose my voice about once a year, unable to squeak
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Thanksgiving stirs up thoughts of pilgrims, turkey and pumpkin pie. Maybe for you as well. But is finding God in the holiday possible, too? Lest we forget, we are encouraged to be thankful, count our
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A substantial part of the success of many institutions rises and falls on its leadership. Entities like countries, teams, companies, families, non-profits, and churches. And sometimes even in our own individual lives when we need
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Jenny and I traveled during early morning hours to attend a conference near the town I grew up in. I pointed out the window to a community in the country, “My friend lives there.” It’s
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Besties. BFF’s. Life-long friends. Friend is such a wonderful and endearing term. The good Lord created us as relational beings, first with Him, then with others. So it makes since to not only understand the
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No matter what. I admit the phrase use to bother me. Because it stirred questions in my soul. Such as “No matter what!” means what exactly? Maybe to never back down. Or, never give up or give
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“How strong are you?” I used to ask my children this when they were young. They answered in the cute way of showing off their little biceps. But on my own journey from child to
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Try this at home. Here’s one feat I encourage every believer to attempt. Insert the names of loved ones into Scriptures, then pray the truths over family members and see what happens. Recently, I recognized the
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“I’m praying for you to have peace which surpasses all understanding.” My heart meant well. I’d talked and prayed about this kind of peace umpteen times for friends and loved ones. But it became my
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The message is evident. God is gentle on our mind. It’s everywhere. In our world. In the past and present. Giving thanks falls short when God is forgotten. God’s people have a history of waning.
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