I’ve thought through cute little topics to write about this month, but I haven’t been feeling all that cutesy. A sister church asked me to lead a retreat in the fall about when life gives
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Not Connected to Power
“Not connected to power. Updates did not install.” I checked the updates on my smartwatch to see what had happened while I slept, and this was the first one. I had forgotten there was an
Read moreCelebrating Freedom
It’s July in the USA, and there are signs everywhere proclaiming and celebrating freedom. This year I pondered freedom, its meanings and applications. I decided the quip “I don’t think it means what you think
Read moreGod is not American
As I walked through the dusty streets of Jerusalem, this revolutionary thought ran through my head, “God is not American.” I know this may seem obvious. God is not a man. But Jesus was, and
Read moreJesus Time
Four chairs snuggled up to the kitchen table like a thirsty cowboy to a bar after a long, dusty trail ride. She patted one of the chairs and said, “At 7:05, me and Jesus time
Read morePeace on My River
The air, frigid and howling, stirred the Yukon River. We watched from inside the main hall, anxiously anticipating the arrival of the rest of our crew. Sideways, sleet-like rain left streaks on the panes as
Read moreFinding God’s Presence in Our Praise
The spirit of the Lord is here. Worship in His presence. . . Seek, and you shall find Him Praise and worship affect my spiritual well-being and restore my soul. Although I’m reminded how the
Read morePerfect Reflection, Perfect Calm
Perfect Reflection – Perfect Calm Written somewhere is my definition of my photography hobby. I said I like to capture images of things others might overlook or ignore. It’s important to me because, as Paul
Read moreLiving with Change
But when the young man heard this, he went away sad, for he had many possessions. ~Matthew 19:22 NLT Living with change is challenging. He thought he wanted change . . . but he really
Read moreHow to Have More of the Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit is available. He’s waiting on us to wake to His Presence, but many of us are so used to doing life on our own, that we forget God has given us power, supernatural
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