But God kept them from recognizing him. ~Luke 24:16 NLT The news stung like a hornet against bare skin. Christmas’ unexpected changes had invaded our home and yearly tradition. For over a decade, my wife
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Tag: Inspire a Fire
Pain, Pranks, and Prayers
Another year, another loss. The waves of sorrow and pain come and go, from gentle swells to emotional monsoons. Some we can predict. Others come out of the blue. Pain Follows Pain My forty-two-year-old nephew
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The woman lost everything. Twelve years of misery, searching for solutions and depleting her resources. Twelve years of blood and shunning, bearing the shame of hearing “unclean.” She lost everything, including hope. Her suffering seemed
Read moreChanging Seasons – Emotions, Growth and Healing
The day couldn’t have been more beautiful. The sun shone brightly in the clear blue sky. It was unseasonably warm for early November. Despite the changing of the seasons, a few persistent leaves still clung
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An Underground Choice When I was a young teenager, Jesus was not at the center of my life. I wasn’t born again. However, I believe He still tried to guide me and, at times, I
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Thank you for giving me bread to break with family and friends. Thank you for my good health and even better cheer. Thank you for the eternal love, light, and meaning given to each of
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All humanity finds shelter in the shadow of your wings. ~Psalm 36:7 NLT We thought fall had arrived, but she fooled us. We longed for life in the shade, but couldn’t find it. One year,
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“Would you be interested in keeping one or two university students from Taiwan during Christmas break?” That simple question in December 2002, began a marvelous adventure that continues for our growing family today. Our Growing
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One day, a massive forest fire swept through the jungle, its flames devouring everything in its path. All the animals fled, helpless and terrified, to the edges of the inferno. They watched as the blaze
Read moreRehearse Rejoicing – The Feast of Tabernacles
I hate being late for an appointment. I plan my time and rehearse my route. After that, I set a phone reminder, but sometimes I’m late. However, there’s someone who is never late for an
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