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Category Archives: Door of opportunity\
Waiting to Understand
We think we’re waiting for the still, small voice of God. Sometimes it’s not a voice. We’d looked everywhere for the keys–nada. We prayed. In my mind’s eye, I saw our young son poking the keys through … Continue reading
Waiting to Hear
It’s Lent. We are waiting–waiting to hear from God. “God not only gives us something to hear, but he gives us ears to hear with . . . he that sends the tidings also opens the … Continue reading
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Tagged Charles Haddon Spurgeon, Isaiah 30:21, Lent, listen, waiting
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Still Waiting
Your Lenten wait should not be empty. It should be quiet, like the silence after a snowfall. Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God. The silence overflows with the presence of God.
Waiting for Spring
What do you like most about snow? Sledding and skiing The fresh white beauty It’s absence! We’re tired of shoveling the walks. We’re tired of the gray goop beside the road. We’re anxious for the green … Continue reading
Lent: A Call to a Cause
Tuesday, I suggested that you add prayer to your schedule as a Lenten sacrifice. Wednesday, I suggested that you make that a prayer for someone you don’t much like. Here’s another option. Pray for a cause, a situation, circumstances that … Continue reading
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Tagged AIDS orphans, Ebola epidemic, failing schools, Lent, persecuted Christians, prayer, sex trafficking
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It’s All about Me – NOT
In another place and time, a coworker suggested that our mutual boss needed prayer. It was true. He was acting more like a teenager than a manager. He was moody, arrogant and distracted. I took her suggestion to heart. But … Continue reading
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Tagged humility, manager, prayer
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A True Lenten Sacrifice
Give up a bit of yourself for Lent. Pray daily for someone who annoys you, aggravates you, drives you crazy. Matthew 5:44-45 (CEV) I tell you to love your enemies and pray for anyone who mistreats you. Then … Continue reading
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Tagged Lent, Matthew 5:44-45, pray
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Virtual Warriors
What’s your take on video games? What fun! What a waste of time! All that violence can’t be good Gaming has become a national pastime. It’s blamed for obesity, damage to relationships and increasing violence. And … Continue reading
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Tagged prayer, video games, virtual warfare
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Heart Song
If you were a song, what type would you be? A Sousa march – get moving Country western – life is tough Lullaby – sweet dreams Rap – let me tell you what I think Blues – … Continue reading