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It’s a Wedding (Wednesday)

  My wedding was more than 40 years ago. Our marriage has seen its battles. An oft-repeated theme is “You take me for granted!” And it’s true; we each expect the other to pick up the slack–with no recognition, no gratitude.   … Continue reading

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It’s a Wedding (Tuesday)

  “Well married a person has wings, poorly married shackles.” Henry Wade Beecher (1813-1887)     Certainly, as the bride of Christ we are well-married: Our Groom gives us more than mere wings–we have eternity in heaven. Why would anyone … Continue reading

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It’s a Wedding!

We went to an outdoor wedding this weekend. Actually, I observed the wedding service from afar, as I wandered the hillside with the adorable flower girl, who was not at all interested in the ceremony. But even at a distance, everything was perfect.  A … Continue reading

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Devoted Time (Friday)

  It takes special insight to write something that’s still relevant 130 years later. William Longstaff demonstrated that insight when he wrote:   “Take time to be holy, the world rushes on; spend much time in secret with Jesus alone.” … Continue reading

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Devoted Time (Thursday)

Dear God, I thank you for the time you give me, a nice straight line. For you, the end is the same as the beginning. Past, present and future are the same to you. I have a time line; you … Continue reading

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Devoted Time (Wednesday)

  David Brainerd (1718-1747) is a remarkable example of a disciplined life. Physically unwell (likely TB), he had a well-exercised soul. His journal attests to the hours he devoted to prayer, Bible study and meditation. He said:   “When you cease from … Continue reading

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Devoted Time (Tuesday)

Hosea 10:12 (ESV) Sow for yourselves righteousness; reap steadfast love; break up your fallow ground, for it is the time to seek the Lord, that he may come and rain righteousness.   I’m an impatient gardener. If I had my … Continue reading

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Devoted Time

  Continuing on the theme of Time:   Do you have a daily quiet time with God? I talk with God before I roll out of bed in the morning Bible, journal, coffee–I’m ready! I start my day with a … Continue reading

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Take Time (Friday)

Psalm 34:8 (NIV) Taste and see that the Lord is good. Make it a feast, not a drive-through encounter. Take your time. Carry away more than a happy-meal bag of blessing.

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Take Time (Thursday)

  My Quiet Time confession: I don’t give God the time he deserves. But it is astonishing how often I take time to ask him for more time.

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