My grandfather owned a cherry wood secretary which stood in their living room. When my grandparents died, my mother inherited the piece. Through decades of wear and tear, the wood looked old and worn. As
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My grandfather owned a cherry wood secretary which stood in their living room. When my grandparents died, my mother inherited the piece. Through decades of wear and tear, the wood looked old and worn. As
Read moreThe sound of a dentist’s drill is the most frightening sound to me. Right up there with the sound of a velociraptor breathing down my neck. Thanks to family genes, my teeth tend to fall
Read moreThis last year has been challenging for millions of people, including our family. The world is full of hopelessness and panic pushers. But we have a hope that pierces through the blackest headlines. We have
Read moreAfter Christmas last year, I decided that during December this year I would read Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to my family. Somehow at my age I’ve never actually read the story, though I have enjoyed numerous
Read more“Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” And they left their nets at once and followed him. Matthew 4:19-20 NLT The day was normal, until . . . “I
Read moreSometimes God doesn’t answer our prayers the way we want or think we need. Other times the answers are delayed, causing us or others to suffer. It’s okay to ask God “Why?” and “How long?” David the Psalmist, a
Read moreDeep Calls to Deep By: Josh Clevenger Psalm 42:7 NIV Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me. Psalm 42:7 NIV As a child,
Read moreI’m writing this in September and the leaves in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains are starting to change color. That palette will soon extend to the Front Range and we can enjoy all the glory fall brings.
Read moreGod speaks. He instructs. He guides. And sometimes those steps don’t make sense. He makes promises. He keeps His promises. But sometimes the wait can be long. He comes through. And then we look stupid.
Read moreNo discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way. Hebrews 12:11 NLT He barked his instructions
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