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Shaky Ground and Darkness

“On shaky ground” means I’m in an uncomfortable position. “In the dark” means I don’t know what’s going on. Johnson Oatman, Jr. (1856-1922) knew the feeling and wrote these words:   My heart has no desire to stay Where doubts … Continue reading

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Count Right (Not Wrongs)

1 Corinthians 13:5 (EXB) Love does not count up [keep a record of] wrongs that have been done. Do I keep a record of wrongs? Absolutely. I tell myself, “I’ll get him back!” Yup, I keep score.   “Count your … Continue reading

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Simply Count

“Count your many blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.” Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1897   Gonna be a long list!       Johnson Oatman wanted to be a good singer, … Continue reading

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