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Something Worth Saying

  “Aren’t you upset?” “Why are you so upbeat?” “How do you do it?”   1 Peter 3:15 (ERV) Always be ready to answer everyone who asks you to explain about the hope you have. Don’t be afraid to speak … Continue reading

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Something Worth Reading

If you follow the comments on this blog, you’ve read some wise, funny and poetic words from Andrew. He could be whining, screeching or cowering in a corner–because he’s facing a painful illness that will, barring miraculous intervention, eventually take … Continue reading

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Say Something

I overheard two women chuckling over a mutual friend’s long text. “She always has plenty to say,” one told the other. What would your friends say about you?   Never at a loss for words A man (or woman) of few words … Continue reading

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Childish Anger

When my kids got really angry with me, they’d try to hurt me with their words. Our adopted children said, “You’re not my real mom.” My biological kids said, “I didn’t ask to be born.” Or the old standby, “I … Continue reading

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Blessed Peace

Matthew 5:9 (NIV) Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.   Me:    Lord God, how do I go about making peace?             By example? By words of encouragement?        … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Blessings

  Mother’s Day isn’t a happy day for everyone. There’s always someone hurting:     Those whose mothers have died Women who want to be mothers but can’t Mothers whose children have gone astray Those hurt by their own mothers … Continue reading

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Have Fun with God

    What do you do for fun?   Commune with nature Party on! Find a comfy corner to relax Head to the mall Next time, invite God to come with you. If you can’t have fun with Jesus, you … Continue reading

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Don’t Be a [Spiritual] Couch Potato

  Psalm 1:1 (NASB) How blessed is the man who does not  walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers. Are you a spiritual couch potato, cozy … Continue reading

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Good and Angry

  “When I am angry I can pray well.” Martin Luther (1483-1546)

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Stranger Love

  Lord, fill me with your love for folks I don’t know so I can earnestly pray for their physical and spiritual well-being.

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