“Life is the art of drawing without an eraser.” – John W. Gardner This quote made me chuckle because of how true it is. Life only moves in one direction… Continue Reading Drawing Without an Eraser
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“Even when you are chased by those who seek to kill you, your life is safe in the care of the Lord your God, secure in His treasure pouch! But… Continue Reading Secure in God’s Treasure Pouch
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When it comes to spiritual battles, the best defense is a good offense. Too often, we focus solely on resisting sin, standing guard against temptation, and avoiding pitfalls—and these are… Continue Reading The Best Defense
“Where can I go from Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? If I go up to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in… Continue Reading Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide
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I mentioned yesterday that I enjoy the story the Lord of the Rings and I thought you could use some more encouragement from it. In The Lord of the Rings,… Continue Reading Bearing the Burden with Purpose
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Since first encountering The Lord of the Rings, I’ve been captivated by its intricate storylines. One that stands out is Gollum’s obsession with the One Ring. His unhealthy love for… Continue Reading Pursued by Perfect Love
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In the parable of the sower (Mt. 13:1-23), Jesus speaks of seeds falling on different types of soil, representing hearts ready—or not—for the Word of God. But what if we… Continue Reading The Divine Gardener’s Work
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“Prayer is not merely a list we bring to God but a practice that forms us in His love.” We often think the greatest treasure is a “yes” to our… Continue Reading Prayer as Transformation
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Recently, I shared with the church that my stepfather had tragically shot himself and taken his own life. This brought a shadow of pain and shock that still hovers in… Continue Reading Not Alone in Our Pain
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I’ve heard this analogy given several times, but it bears repeating. There’s an encouragement often shared: buy flowers and put them on your table. They are beautiful, enjoyable, and fragrant.… Continue Reading The Vine
“Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above.”– From the hymn Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee What a beautiful image this line paints. Sometimes, our hearts can… Continue Reading “Hearts Unfold Like Flowers”
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“Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it… because your sorrow led you to repentance.” —2 Corinthians 7:8-9“Faithful are the wounds of a friend,… Continue Reading Wounds That Heal
