Can I play with your mind a little? Nothing dangerous. No hypnotism. Just an intersection in traditional thought streams to see something in a different or fresh way. The Apostle Paul wrote to the church
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Love Like That
Some years ago, our daughter Allie simply stated, “Momma, I want to paint your fingernails.” Really? I thought. After all, I rarely do much nail maintenance myself. Reluctantly, I nodded, then followed her to the
Read moreHow to Keep Our Eyes Open for God
Keep your eyes open. Maybe we keep a lookout on our neighbors’ house while they are out of town. Perhaps we look for a friend’s lost pet. Or, we watch for a specific job ad
Read moreThe Promise of Winter
The chilling winds have brought no snow this year. Our mountain home thrives on upwards of fifty inches of snow a year, but days of sun and warmth have grown monotonous as we search the
Read moreEmbracing the Thought of Starting Over Again
Starting over and embracing new beginnings… When I think of winter’s wonders, my thoughts wander like snowflakes drifting with the wind. The sudden rush of goodbyes and quiet after Christmas vacations with our loved ones
Read morefirst steps to ending well
Before Christmas arrived, my wife and I finished an annual ritual at our house. Besides decorating the house for Christmas and buying and wrapping presents, we close out the year with a yearly task. I’m
Read moreSmile and Say ‘Daddy’!
“God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure” (Ephesians 1:5 NLT).
Read moreAre You Cleansed?
We give intellectual assent to being renewed in Jesus, but how can we want to confess a sin? …
Read moreThe Need of Sabbath
I told them the story and watched confusion cross their faces. One thing I love about teaching middle schoolers entails telling them stories about how things were when I was their age. When I was
Read moreLive and Move With God in the New Year
Are you ready to live and move with God? The last few years have been unstable to say the least. We endured hardships and loss. But as God’s people, we trust Him with the new
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