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Roots and Wings (Wednesday)

Me: Thank you, Lord, for my good roots. God: Your roots are good, yes. But focus too much on your roots and you’ll be a root-bound plant. Me: All wrapped up in myself.   God: As opposed to a healthy … Continue reading

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Roots and Wings (Tuesday)

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Roots and Wings (Monday)

  You know the adage about giving your children roots and wings. I’m blessed to have both. What about you? Are you more roots or more wings?   –  I think I’m well balanced—equal parts both –  My circle of … Continue reading

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Unitended Consequences (Friday)

I sense God’s direction; I respond, But. . . It may be as simple as the pie calling to me from the dessert case:     God: You don’t need that. Me: But blueberries are good for me. But I … Continue reading

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Unintended Consequences (Thursday)

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Unintended Consequences (Wednesday)

Me: Lord. Let’s talk about the bad stuff in my life: money troubles, accidents and illness, people problems. Did you intend for all that? God: Ah, my child, don’t confuse natural consequences with unintended consequences. I set up the world … Continue reading

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Unintended Consequences (Tuesday)

About the hard times in my life . . . James 1:2-4 (NIV) Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance … Continue reading

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Unintended Consequences (Monday)

When have you encountered unintended consequences of a deed that seemed on its face to be a truly great idea? –  Redecorate one room and the rest of the house looks like a dump –  A well-intentioned law that burdens … Continue reading

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