Paul Stutzman wrote as he thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, “How often we witness a scene of great beauty but don’t comprehend what we see. A beautiful sunset, a bright full moon, brilliant stars on a
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Honoring the Past While Stepping into a New Year
And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. ~1 Peter 3:15 NLT I remember the day and the place: July 20, 1969. I was nine years old.
Read moreWhen Time Stood Still
And now, in my old age, don’t set me aside. Don’t abandon me when my strength is failing. ~Psalm 71:9 NLT Ah, the days when time stood still—or, at least, seemed to. I remember the
Read moreBack in School
In May of 2002 I graduated with my Associate of Arts and had no idea what four-year degree I wanted to pursue. I spent the summer researching and trying new things, hopeful I would gain
Read moreWrestling with God
This left Jacob all alone in the camp, and a man came and wrestled with him until the dawn began to break. ~Genesis 32:24 NLT For years, my youngest brother loved wrestling. But wrestling with
Read moreOther Awareness
Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took
Read moreStubborn Is as Stubborn Does
Then they will not be like their ancestors—stubborn, rebellious, and unfaithful, refusing to give their hearts to God. ~Psalm 78:8 NLT Something magical happened when my grandfather whispered the words, “Giddy up.” He discovered that
Read moreStay Ahead, not Behind
Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest. ~Ecclesiastes 11:4 NLT I once carried a large trash bag, but no more. Now, I stay ahead, not behind.
Read moreToo Many Words
The talk of fools is a rod for their backs, but the words of the wise keep them out of trouble. ~Proverbs 14:3 NLT Sometimes, when I think I’ve said a lot, I haven’t. Too
Read moreSlowing Down
Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and his apostles didn’t even have
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