Stability Within Change
Changing Seasons While the extremes vary, everyone experiences changing seasons no matter where they live. Even Hawaii changes seasons, though not an extreme difference and only between two different...
View ArticleProgress Over Perfection
Partly because I’m a perfectionist and partly because I get easily frustrated over my apparent lack (or absence) of progress as well as the lack (or absence) of progress I see in others, I need...
View ArticleMighty Waves
The Bible often uses nature to illustrate God’s power and glory. By no means do we fully grasp the extent of that power, but certain verses do help us have some sense of the vastness and strength of...
View ArticleUnderstanding God Through His Creation
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.”...
View ArticleVast & Unfailing
Vast What first comes to mind when you think of the word vast? My first thoughts are of the ocean, the sky, and space. Vast (adj.) = of very great area or extent; of very great size or proportions;...
View ArticleSlow But Don’t Stop
“It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” (Confucius) Running has never been easy for me. Never been fast. Some good runs here and there, and the occasional “runners high.”...
View ArticleChange
Change If you’ve ever watched the Big Bang Theory, you know that Sheldon, one of the main characters, hates change. In fact, he goes to extreme lengths to stop and/or undo any changes to his routine...
View ArticleOpen Invitation
“God is always seeking you. Every sunset, every clear blue sky, every ocean wave, the starry host of the night. He blankets each day with the invitation, ‘I am here.’” (Louie Giglio) Scripture...
View ArticleThe Full Armor of God
Think of the Armor of God as more than a list of helpful tips. Consider it as a recipe for an impenetrable Defense against the schemes of Satan (liar, thief). Think of it as how we block Satan’s access...
View ArticleIt’s Nothing Personal
People will hurt you. Sometimes the same person will hurt you repeatedly. What do you do? Do you get angry? Depressed? Bitter? Resentful? Beaten down? In my struggle to let any of those reactions...
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