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It’s All God’s, and It’s All Good

  Genesis 1:27-28 (ESV) So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. And God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and … Continue reading

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Patterns of Comfort

  Spring, summer, fall and winter—the seasons of our lives. What delights your heart?     The scent of lilacs Fun at the shore Hills arrayed in color The silence of new snow Think of the cycles God provides: oxygen, … Continue reading

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America, Nehemiah-Style

Nehemiah 1:6-7 Hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants, the people of Israel. I confess the sins we Israelites, including myself and my father’s family, have committed against you. We have acted … Continue reading

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“Turn from Your Wicked Ways.” Or What?

  God says, “Humble yourselves and pray and seek my face and turn from your wicked ways” (from 2 Chronicles 7:14). Or what if we don’t? Abraham Lincoln, in his second inaugural address, suggested that the Civil War might have … Continue reading

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“And Turn from Your Wicked Ways”

“Turn from your wicked ways.” Ah, that’s the real challenge of 2 Chronicles 7:14. When it comes to the state of my nation, I want the other fella to turn from his wicked ways. Cause I’m one of the good guys, … Continue reading

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Nehemiah Humbles Himself and Prays

2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin … Continue reading

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My Tale of Two Houses

An internet writer friend, Norma Brumbaugh, asked me to write a guest post for her website. Norma is an interesting soul. She’s the only walnut farmer I know. She also teaches, speaks and writes–as God leads.  Read more about her … Continue reading

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God, I’m Sorry

How often do you apologize? Anytime someone is upset or offended Only when I’ve done or said something stupid Me apologize? Never!   Nehemiah 1:6 (ESV) I now pray before you day and night for the people of Israel your … Continue reading

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A Full Loaf for Everyone

  A quick quote from my favorite preacher:     “God thinks of every separate child of His as much as if He had only that one. The multiplicity of His elect does not divide the loaf of His affection. … Continue reading

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My Daily Cake, Pie and Cookies

  I say, “give me this day my daily bread.” I think, “give me this day my dessert buffet.”   I have much, I want more. Lord, change me! Philippians 4:12 (NIV) I have learned the secret of being content … Continue reading

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