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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Life in the Shade
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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When Rejection Comes
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” ~1
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When you hear the blast of the trumpet, rush to wherever it is sounding. Then our God will fight for us! ~Nehemiah 4:20 NLT The blowing alerted me to the presence of something nearby. I
Read moreThe Wonder of It All
O LORD, what great works you do! And how deep are your thoughts. ~Psalm 92:5 NLT The Wonder “I saw Nanny take her teeth out,” our three-year-old grandson announced. My wife and I stood dazed,
Read moreLitter Up
The Lord God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend and watch over it. ~Genesis 2:15 NLT The time had come to litter up. When my wife and I moved into a new subdivision
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Remember how the Lord your God led you through the wilderness for these forty years, humbling you and testing you to prove your character, and to find out whether or not you would obey his
Read moreI Felt Your Hand
I felt Your hand gently upon my shoulder. “Fear not, my child. You must be bolder.” I felt Your breath upon my neck, whispering in my ear, “Don’t look at the speck.” Your booming
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“I need a book of stamps,” she said, and I knew why. She needed to make connection points. For as long as I can remember, Mom has used postage stamps. For one, to mail bills.
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