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Monthly Archives: January 2017
What’s There to Like?
America, we’re a house divided. We slice and dice ourselves by Race Politics Income Over the years, I’ve made my home in seven states, and in rural areas, small and mid-sized towns, suburbs and cities. What have I found? … Continue reading
Gratitude Ratings
We complain. A lot. We complain about the weather, our jobs, our homes, the food, our kids, our commute, the people we elected to govern us. How does all that sound to God? Like we’re evaluating his job performance? … Continue reading
Humdrum Gratitude
Taking God for granted? I plead guilty! Thank you, Lord, for the daily details, the tedious tasks, the repetitious routines — for . . . coffee beans electricity windshield wipers direct deposit supermarkets pots and pans toothpaste pillow … Continue reading
The Power of Gratitude
“. . . gratitude, like hope, is a force powerful enough to penetrate even the deep pit of depression.” Kathleen Norris The Quotidian Mysteries John 14:1 (ESV) Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God. And be grateful.
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged depression, gratitude, John 14:1, Kathleen Norris, The Quotidian Mysteries
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Acceptable Hearts
Psalm 19:14 (ESV) Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. As noted yesterday, a grateful heart gleefully puddle-jumps through life. A resentful heart … Continue reading
Splash of Gratitude
Quick! What are the last three things you thanked God for? Breakfast That I woke up this morning I cleared the latest snowfall from my sidewalk with a broom If you had to think awhile before you … Continue reading
Good and Organized
Posted in Building character, Spiritual architecturEcards
Tagged 1 Corinthians 14:33, balance, Mary and Martha, One Word
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Divine Balance
We find balance in Scripture. The Bible exposes us to a kaleidoscope of views on the elements of daily life. It exposes us to divine sense. Take parenting, for example: Proverbs 13:24 Those who spare the rod of discipline … Continue reading
Posted in Building character
Tagged balance, Colossians 3:21, divine sense, parenting, Proverbs 13:24
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Balanced, for God’s Sake
2017 aspirations: divine sense, blessed balance Here’s some 17th Century wisdom to help– “. . . our sanctification did not depend upon changing our works, but in doing that for GOD’s sake, which we commonly do for our own.” Brother Lawrence The … Continue reading