Stories by the fireside… We didn’t have a fireplace in our New York City apartment, although my dad continued his fireside storytelling tradition throughout the winter months—minus the crackling fire of course. I remember many
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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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December 2019 ~ Central Florida. Most northerners know winter takes on a whole new meaning in Florida. There’s no snow. No sleet. No winter coats and hats—and sometimes no temps below hot. That means we
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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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Autumn 2008 ~ Western North Carolina. A whispering wind shook the trees as if to announce her arrival. Amber, orange, and crimson leaves glided down and carpeted the ground. Autumn had arrived in all her
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When we heed the Holy Spirit, we’ll radiate the joy and peace of Christ, not the searing pain of regret—like me in my exfoliating disaster.
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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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Consider the called… With blind trust, goosebumps, and heart-stopping moments, a motley crew faced obstacles and their worst fears along the way to lifelong friendships and brotherhood. Jesus had called them onward to feed multitudes
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I’m sitting in traffic as I write this. I don’t mean the backed-up-at-a-red-light kind of traffic. I wish I could write a blog post that quickly. No, I’m talking about the “highway is closed ahead
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Is your heart unsettled, longing for the safest place? It took me two planes and an Uber ride, but I discovered the Truths that led me into the safety of God’s will and into true joy and rest in Him through worship.
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