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Monthly Archives: August 2013
Roots and Wings (Friday)
Do you pay attention to your dreams? I do. Back when my youngest child was learning to drive, I dreamed that I gave him the keys to the car. He drove off, and the car developed wings and took off … Continue reading
Roots and Wings (Thursday)
Charles Wesley (1707-1788) wrote over 6000 hymns (many still being sung). He understood wings: Soar we now where Christ has led, Following our exalted Head, Made like him, like him we rise, Ours the cross, the grave, … Continue reading
Posted in House and home
Tagged Charles Wesley, Christ the Lord Is Risen Today, roots and wings
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Roots and Wings (Wednesday)
Me: Thank you, Lord, for my good roots. God: Your roots are good, yes. But focus too much on your roots and you’ll be a root-bound plant. Me: All wrapped up in myself. God: As opposed to a healthy … Continue reading
Roots and Wings (Tuesday)
Posted in House and home
Tagged Ephesians 3:17, Isaiah 40:31, roots and wings
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Roots and Wings (Monday)
You know the adage about giving your children roots and wings. I’m blessed to have both. What about you? Are you more roots or more wings? – I think I’m well balanced—equal parts both – My circle of … Continue reading
Unitended Consequences (Friday)
I sense God’s direction; I respond, But. . . It may be as simple as the pie calling to me from the dessert case: God: You don’t need that. Me: But blueberries are good for me. But I … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith, other
Tagged no buts, unintended consequences, yes Lord
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Unintended Consequences (Thursday)
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged grace, unintended consequences
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Unintended Consequences (Wednesday)
Me: Lord. Let’s talk about the bad stuff in my life: money troubles, accidents and illness, people problems. Did you intend for all that? God: Ah, my child, don’t confuse natural consequences with unintended consequences. I set up the world … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged confession, natural consequences, unintended consequences
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Unintended Consequences (Tuesday)
About the hard times in my life . . . James 1:2-4 (NIV) Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged James 1, maturity, trials, unintended consequences
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Unintended Consequences (Monday)
When have you encountered unintended consequences of a deed that seemed on its face to be a truly great idea? – Redecorate one room and the rest of the house looks like a dump – A well-intentioned law that burdens … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged unintended consequences
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