Category Archives: Foundation of faith

Restoring my Soul

  I’m a soul under construction. My mind, will and emotions are a work in progress. God isn’t finished with me yet.   First up in God’s tool box? His Word, the Bible: Psalm 19:7 (NASB) The law of the … Continue reading

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A Soul in One

You are body, soul and spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NIV) May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Body: in Greek, sóma–the physical body, flesh. Soul: psuché (the root of … Continue reading

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Bless Your Soul

    “Bless your soul” is a frequent tag at the end of my posts. Who or what at am I blessing?   What makes me, me My psyche The part of me that’s going to heaven when I die … Continue reading

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Fearless Captive

We interrupt our COVID-19 worries to celebrate St. Patrick. A bit of fifth-century history: As a youth, Patrick was taken from his Christian home in Britain by Irish raiders. He spent six years as a slave in Ireland before escaping. … Continue reading

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Fast Time

    We used to live near a time zone border. Arranging a lunch date or making a doctor’s appointment, the question was “Fast time or slow time?” It was the only way to be sure what time.   When … Continue reading

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Just Judgment

  Proverbs 17:15 (ICB) The Lord hates both these things:     letting guilty people go free and punishing those who are not guilty.   God doesn’t err on one side. Nor should we. Go for justice.

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Just Thoughts

  Psalm 19:14 (GNT) May my words and my thoughts be acceptable to you, O LORD, my refuge and my redeemer!   Not only my words and deeds, Lord, but my thoughts– May they be just in your sight.

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Sacred Images

  Ultrasounds now show us images from the womb — a view that used to be God’s alone.     Psalm 139:13-15 (NIV) For you created my inmost being;     you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I … Continue reading

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Sacred Steps

  Isaiah 66:1 (NIV) This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool.”   Toddler Jesus walked holding His mother’s hand. Young Jesus ran and played. 12-year old Jesus walked to Jerusalem. Adult … Continue reading

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Sacred Start and End

  Jesus experienced the warm, dark womb and the cold, dark tomb– the start and the end of life:   Hebrews 4:14-15 (MSG) Now that we know what we have—Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God—let’s not … Continue reading

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