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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“Now, the Lord of Armies says this: “Think carefully about your ways.” Haggai 1:5 “Even those most faithful to God occasionally need to pause and think about the direction of their lives.” – Don Whitney[1] We bought the television from
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Today is Christmas and I’m alone. No family get-together. No gift exchange. No big meal. No jingle belling or singing carols around the piano. But don’t feel sorry for me. I’m in my jammies, watching
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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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Have you ever wondered what’s inside a dog’s squeaky toy? Of course not. Because if you’ve ever had a dog with a squeaky toy, you’ve already seen the inside. Do you know how you got
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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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