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Should We Fear The Coronavirus

As a global economy and community, we can get through this; the human race is resilient. But the only way to do that well is through connection, cooperation, and compassion. Continue reading

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It Has Been A While

My faith has been strong, but my body has been weak and my soul has ached… for far too long. I don’t feel like going into any details at the moment, but I’m grateful to say that my writer’s strike … Continue reading

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Everyday Parables – The Old Hammock

 But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.” Continue reading

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An Open Letter To My Readers

Whether it is through fictional representations of the imaginations found somewhere deep inside, or a transparent ministry of hope and healing found in the deepest recesses of the heart which sheds light in dark places with the intent of guiding others to their own victories, or the instructional wisdom found only in a life that has been there done that, it all matters.   Continue reading

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SOAP: Day Eleven – Free Indeed

I don’t think I’m alone in saying that once the newness of relationship with Christ wears down (and ideally that should never happen!) then the old emotional baggage of traumas, negative thinking patterns, fears, and resentments seem to bubble back up from someplace long dead and buried.  Continue reading

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SOAP: Day Seven – Do Whatever He Tells You

One thing is for sure, when I’m engaged with the Bible on a consistent basis, what’s important to God becomes more clear to me.  Continue reading

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Soap: Day Two – Unfailing Love and Faithfulness

Jesus is God and lived among us – this is truly beyond human comprehension. How can anyone truly believe that to be true? Do I? The very foundation of Step Two of 12-step recovery work is “Came to believe that a power greater than myself could restore me to sanity.” Continue reading

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Love Your Neighbor As Yourself

Matthew 22:39  A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself It has been said many times in many circles – you can’t give away what you yourself don’t have. How can I truly love my neighbor if I … Continue reading

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What Kind Of Soil Am I

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed Continue reading

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Is Fear a Sin?

Faith does not make things easy, it makes them possible Continue reading

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