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Category Archives: other
Safely in Touch
Work from home, stay away, don’t touch. Keep in touch with God, stay close to Him. Pray. Lord, we pray: For those who welcome this break from their crazy schedules and for those who are crushed by the … Continue reading
Focused Containment
We’re upending our lives in an effort to contain the coronavirus. Why can’t we put the same energy into containing the evil work of our enemy? 2 Corinthians 2:11 (MSG) After all, we don’t want to unwittingly give … Continue reading
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Fresh Commitment
It’s spring! Announced by the calendar and affirmed by the yellow blush of forsythia. A fresh season, unmussed and unmuddled. Yippee! Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 (NIV) There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the … Continue reading
Faithless Complaints
For Lent, I’m studying the book of Exodus. Funny how the complaints of the Israelites sound a lot like complaints I hear about the coronavirus. “The leaders are clueless.” “How can we be expected to make do?” “We’re … Continue reading
Fearless Captive
We interrupt our COVID-19 worries to celebrate St. Patrick. A bit of fifth-century history: As a youth, Patrick was taken from his Christian home in Britain by Irish raiders. He spent six years as a slave in Ireland before escaping. … Continue reading
Foreseen Consequences
Minds wiser than mine have canceled events, closed schools and restricted travel–all in an effort to slow down a virus. Will it work? Hope so! I have some doubts I fear it won’t Even if these actions succeed, … Continue reading
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Safe Contact
Events canceled. Schools closed. Personal contact restricted. Scary stuff. Fear not. You can reach out to God, anytime, anywhere. Cry in His arms, shout in His face, whisper in His ear, grab His hand. No need to keep your distance; … Continue reading
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Got Time?
“Time spent in prayer is never wasted.” François Fenelon (1651-1715) Spare time on your hands? Put it to good use.
Short Time
Time is short. 2 Corinthians 6:2 (NLT) Indeed, the “right time” is now. Today is the day of salvation. It’s simple. Don’t put it off. Now is the right time to give your life to Christ.
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Fast Time
We used to live near a time zone border. Arranging a lunch date or making a doctor’s appointment, the question was “Fast time or slow time?” It was the only way to be sure what time. When … Continue reading