Monthly Archives: October 2013

Trick or Treat / Blessings and Curses (Thursday)

  If all Christians whispered a blessing over every child they encountered this evening, it truly would be a holy night, a Hallowed Eve.  

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Trick or Treat / Blessings and Curses (Wednesday)

  Me: Look at him: tough-guy swagger, droopy drawers, stone face. He’s trouble! God: Why are you cursing my creation? Me: What cursing? It’s the truth. God: The truth? Really? Look at him with my eyes. Speak blessing into his … Continue reading

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Trick or Treat / Blessings and Curses (Tuesday)

Trick or Treat. Treat or Trick. Reminds me of biblical blessings and curses:     James 3:9-11 (VOICE) . . . this same tongue can be both an instrument of blessing to our Lord and Father and a weapon that … Continue reading

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Trick or Treat / Blessings and Curses (Monday)

    It’s almost Halloween. How do you feel about the costumed kiddos on your doorstep?   Gotta love ’em Help! They’re holding me hostage (for chocolate) Dental disasters in the making Can’t we just skip the whole Halloween holiday? Dress-up is … Continue reading

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Uniquely You (Friday)

One of my spiritual leaders, Lee B. Spitzer, said in his book, Endless Possibilities, “God does not begin a process in our lives by chance or on a whim, but rather because He has specific and achievable goals in mind for … Continue reading

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Uniquely You (Thursday)

  “Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.”     Margaret Mead got this one right.

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Uniquely You (Wednesday)

    God reveals his plan for me. I choose my response:   Me (1): Oh, God, I don’t want to do that! I’m better than that. Can’t you give me something else? Me (2): Dear God, I couldn’t possibly … Continue reading

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Uniquely You (Tuesday)

  The Apostle Paul was a unique fellow. He was a Roman citizen of Jewish faith, born in Turkey who studied law and knew how to make tents (see the Christian Life study on Paul here for the biblical background).   Paul … Continue reading

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Uniquely You (Monday)

  Each of us is a combination of DNA, experience and spiritual gifts, prepared by God for his calling. It might look like this:     Organizational skills + business experience + administration = charity executive Passion for those in … Continue reading

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I Like Gravity (Friday)

As I watched the movie Gravity, I wondered about the title. Why that single word? Why not some other phrase? But after watching all the weightless drama, I left the theater feeling grateful for the power of gravity. I take so … Continue reading

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