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Category Archives: other
Shelter–From or In?
Disease and riots, death and destruction– these are difficult days. Has God has forgotten us? Psalm 61:2-4 (NIV) From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the … Continue reading
Favored Hands
Psalm 90:17 (NIV) May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands.
Working Hands
Quiet hands. Productive hands. Respected hands. 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12a (NIRV) And do everything you can to live a quiet life. You should mind your own business. And work with your hands, just as we told you to. Then … Continue reading
Dirty Hands
Psalm 26:10 (VOICE) These men hold deceit in their left hands, and in their right hands, bribery and lies. Handcuffs were made for such as this.
Clean Hands
Psalm 24:3-4a (GW) Who may go up the Lord’s mountain? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart. Good deeds and pure thoughts. Not as simple as it sounds. Lord, … Continue reading
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The Right Hand
Here in the USA, it’s Memorial Day. A day for remembering. Remembering loved ones who left too soon. Remembering those who gave their lives serving their country. Remembering God. Remembering God’s right hand at work: in my nation in my … Continue reading
Shelter from Suicidal Thoughts
I’ve heard and read that the number of suicide attempts has gone up during this time of social distancing. Young people, especially, are hit hard by the isolation. From Psychology Today: “The rapid increase in depression, self-harm, and suicide since … Continue reading
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Sweet Scent
2 Corinthians 2:14 (ERV) God uses us to spread his knowledge everywhere like a sweet-smelling perfume. Truth be told, sometimes I feel more like stinky gym socks. But this isn’t about me. It’s about the knowledge of God. … Continue reading
Singing Birds
A simple prayer from my childhood: “Thank you for the world so sweet. Thank you for the food we eat. Thank you for the birds that sing. Thank you, God, for everything.”
Mighty Wind
John 3:7b-8 The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit. Surprise us, God. Send the … Continue reading