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Incredible Edible Gift

  As I made our Sunday morning French toast, I considered the egg. So simple: hard boiled, over-easy, scrambled—or whisked and soaked up by bread.   The egg: giving body to meatloaf and stuffing, essential to cake and Christmas cookies. … Continue reading

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Masterful Maker

  What part of creation intrigues you most?     The cycles: water, oxygen, “dust to dust” Beauty: majestic mountains, delicate flowers Food: I like it all! We forget that the sweet baby in the manger is the mastermind behind … Continue reading

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Conundrum

  Suspicious vs trusting? Closed vs welcoming? Profiling vs equality?   What would Jesus do? He gave these instructions to his disciples: Matthew 10:16 (KJV) Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise … Continue reading

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A Seasonal Love/Hate Relationship

Psalm 139:21 (ESV) Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord? And do I not loathe those who rise up against you? Matthew 5:44-45 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute … Continue reading

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The Power to Fix This

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Bless Those Who Curse Us

  I am instructed to pray for our enemies. Thus I pray for those who terrorize, and I pray for those who blaspheme.   Almighty God, just as you confronted Paul on the road to Damascus and turned his mission … Continue reading

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Unashamed Prayer

  Last week’s terrorist attack brought us a new phrase, “prayer-shaming.” What’s your response?     If I said that, I’d be very afraid Folks who disdain God don’t expect God to “fix” anything I am proud to pray. Prayer works! I’m … Continue reading

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A World of Hope

I hope for peace on earth. I hope that good wins over evil in the end. I hope that others use their free will for good and not evil. I hope that God will work through me and make me … Continue reading

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Hope and Peace

  Lord God, Let me spread hope and peace today. May I be a source of encouragement and reconciliation. Amen.

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Peace Officer

  Peace is good. Shalom is better. Shalom means more than peace. It implies well-being, soundness, made complete.   Isaiah 9:6 He will be called  . . .Prince of peace Champion of well-being Overseer of soundness Commander of completeness Sar-shalom

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