A Life That Shines
“Then Peter got down out of the boat…” Matt. 14:29 “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give… Continue Reading A Life That Shines
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The Freedom of a Discerned Yes
A woman once came to a counselor overwhelmed and worn thin. She had said yes to everything. Volunteering, hosting, leading, helping. When asked why she had agreed to so much,… Continue Reading The Freedom of a Discerned Yes
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Do You See the Person in Front of You?
Luke 7:44 – “Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, ‘Do you see this woman?’” Author and pastor Chris Webb writes: “Jesus asked, ‘Do you see this… Continue Reading Do You See the Person in Front of You?
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A Psalm of Reassurance
1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with… Continue Reading A Psalm of Reassurance
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A Brief Pause, A Big Shift
Do you ever pause just to ask God to lead your steps for the day? And as the day unfolds, do you stop here and there to check in with… Continue Reading A Brief Pause, A Big Shift
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Planning Ahead
“Praise be to the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.” — Psalm 144:1 This is the third and final word of encouragement in a… Continue Reading Planning Ahead
Durian
“For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ.” I Corinthians 2:16 Our trip to the Philippines included many… Continue Reading Durian
Jeepney
“…Knock and the door will be opened…” Matthew 7:7 Many years ago my wife and I traveled to the Philippines to visit some missionary friends. There were several things that… Continue Reading Jeepney
Stronger than a Legion
I recently heard a teaching on one of Jesus’ well-known miracles because it came up in our online women’s Bible study group. “As Jesus stepped ashore, he was met by… Continue Reading Stronger than a Legion
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Better Than Independence
On a day when we celebrate independence, it is worth asking—is independence always a good thing? While freedom from tyranny is a gift, the kind of independence our culture often… Continue Reading Better Than Independence
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Cuts That Heal
A circumcision made without handsColossians 2:11b By putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of ChristColossians 2:11c Yet, my ego feels the pain.My fear resists.The everydayness of… Continue Reading Cuts That Heal
The Book You Need For The World You’re In
“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when… Continue Reading The Book You Need For The World You’re In
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